2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E350 years
- Not enough data 17th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350. That ranks 17th out of 22 E350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 18,700 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 43% | 18,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 18,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 18,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Mercedes-Benz E350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 E350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 E350 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 E350 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 E350 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 E350 | 9 | 3 |
| 2021 E350 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020 E350 | 8 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 E350 | 51 | 5 |
| 2015 E350 | 31 | 6 |
| 2014 E350 | 278 | 8 |
| 2013 E350 | 163 | 6 |
| 2012 E350 | 217 | 7 |
| 2011 E350 | 223 | 5 |
| 2010 E350 | 184 | 4 |
| 2009 E350 | 64 | 4 |
| 2008 E350 | 173 | 4 |
| 2007 E350 | 350 | 5 |
| 2006 E350 | 399 | 4 |
| 2005 E350 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 E350 | 10 | 0 |
| 2003 E350 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E350 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.