2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (128)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2026-09-22 · LI42.10-P-078779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60mph. note: although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. cause although the cause of the vibra
Structure:body 2026-09-14 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Structure:body 2026-08-06 · LI82.62-P-078631 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. cause under analysis. remedy to narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • if the noise continues to occur even with the door trim removed, then continue the diagnosis working towards the speaker and if necessary,
Power Train 2026-07-14 · LI35.30-P-058566 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). the noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of travel. note: sound file in attachment cause if the complaint is eliminated by experimentally loosening the outboard collar n
Visibility/Wiper 2026-06-19 · PSL-NCU Return Parts 6/19 · Other
dear mercedes-benz usa dealers, the part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing pdc. the deadline for all dealer returns is no later than thursday, july 9, 2026. after july 9th, returns of these parts will no longer be
Visibility/Wiper 2026-05-19 · LI82.30-P-059239 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
complaint there are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: a: wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering b: the windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) c: during the downward movement water is pulled back onto the windshield from the a-pillar
Showing the 6 most recent of 128 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-11-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,000 mi“strong fuel smell in the cabin when i start the car in the morning. i'm seeing this as a common issue in threads online. car out of warranty so need help making this a recall item given the danger of fuel leaks. solutions posted are below: 1) quote from my invoice: confirmed fuel leak was coming from line to high pressure pump. removed lower pan…”
2020-10-31 · Engine“i am in an mbfourm and i am starting to hear of engine failure at an early age. i have not experienced this, yet. but, from what i am reading in the forums, a lot of people with the same model engine i have in my 2017 mercedes e300 are having issues where the piston cracks and they need a new engine. mercedes isn't paying for engine replacements an…”
2020-10-01 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“on sunday 9/13 driving at 55 mph on the highway i heard what sounded like a gunshot and then glass just fell on me from everywhere causing me to swerve all over the road and i thought it had to be something i fell off the 18 wheeler tractor trailer near me and i chased him down and he almost ran me off the road and killed me we got into an altercat…”
2020-09-21 · Vehicle Speed Control · 18,700 mi“at around 2.15 pm cst, i was driving my mercedes westbound on i-694 towards minneapolis at roughly 70 mph when suddenly my e300 stalled and by the time i could figure what was wrong, i lost all power in the steering wheel. the mercedes brake assist triggered a hard brake and my car stopped in the middle lane on the freeway. the car behind me nearly…”
2020-04-27 · Unknown Or Other“car shimmering above 5/60 mph. after many visits i was charged $839.39 to replace the rotors. contacted mb customer service and they said there was nothing they could do for me but to document my issue. mb factory would need to issue a recall.i explained that there a a lot of other customers around the world on a mb forum and they sait they would…”
2020-01-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 20,000 mi“when starting the car, in the first 20 minuets the car has a very strong fuel odor in the cabin causing difficulty breathing and eye irritation, i need to leave the car running for 20 minutes with the windows open before i can get in and drive, i went to the dealer and was dismissed as if everything is good, i don't know what to do next.…”
2019-06-14 · Structure:body · 🔥 fire“car caught fire spontaneously while parked. a total loss.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.