How common are engine problems in the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?

NHTSA lists 81 engine-related complaints for the 2017 C300, which is 38% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?

NHTSA's recall data for this component shows none, but multiple owner complaints reference a recall campaign for the engine and engine cooling system where replacement parts were reported unavailable.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2017 C300?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 36,000 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.

Did the engine issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA's data for this component on the 2017 C300 lists 1 fire and 1 crash among the reported complaints.

2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 81 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300, 38% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 36,000. No engine recalls are logged in NHTSA's dataset for this component, though several owners reference a recall campaign in their complaint narratives.

Engine complaints: 81; 38% of 216
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling and refusing to restart after the car sits for a few minutes, leaving them unable to push-start it.
Some drivers describe smoke and then visible flames coming from the engine compartment while driving at low speed.
Several owners say they were notified of a recall campaign tied to the engine and engine cooling system but could not get it completed because replacement parts were unavailable for an extended period.
One owner reports abnormal vibration when the engine starts with the push-to-start feature.
One owner reports a cracked piston at 48,000 miles that led to a piston replacement, with the engine continuing to shake and jerk at idle afterward.

When 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2017, latest Jul 27, 2026.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2024 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by C300 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201016 (4%)
201114 (3%)
20126 (2%)
201315 (6%)
20145 (5%)
2015133 (35%)
201696 (34%)
201781 (38%)
201835 (35%)
201918 (26%)
20209 (27%)
20218 (57%)
20223 (12%)
20232 (9%)
20242 (18%)
20251 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?: NHTSA lists 81 engine-related complaints for the 2017 C300, which is 38% of the 216 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300?: NHTSA's recall data for this component shows none, but multiple owner complaints reference a recall campaign for the engine and engine cooling system where replacement parts were reported unavailable.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2017 C300?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 36,000 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.
Did the engine issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA's data for this component on the 2017 C300 lists 1 fire and 1 crash among the reported complaints.