2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 E300 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 has just 1 NHTSA complaint and 1 recall on record, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among the 4 model years with data. It ranks 4th of 4 (best) for reported problems.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)
What owners report
- Water leaks into the cabin through the front windshield while driving at various speeds
- Leak was traced to a window seal that needed replacement
- Failure was reported at 50,000 miles with no warning light illuminated
2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V246000Apr 11, 2017Structure & Body411 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may detach while driving.
Risk: If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
2016 compared with other E300 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 E300 has only 1 complaint and a complaint index of 0, making it the best-ranked year among the 4 model years with data.
- What problems does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 have?
- The only recorded issue involves visibility and wipers, specifically a window seal leak that let water into the cabin, reported at 50,000 miles.
- Does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V246000) covers a roof-mounted spoiler on 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles that may detach while driving; dealers inspect and replace it free of charge.
- Should I avoid the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- No. Among the 4 model years with data, 2016 has the fewest complaints and ranks 4th of 4, while 2017 is the year flagged as Avoid with 132 complaints and a complaint index of 100.