How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 E300?

NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 E300, which is 20% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 E300 electrical system?

Yes. Five recalls tied to the electrical system apply to the 2017 E300, covering instrument cluster software, headlight adjustment, headlight sealing caps, and a starter fuse addition.

Did any electrical complaints involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA records show 2 fire reports and 1 injury among the 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 E300.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 E300 is 28,000 miles.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, 20% of all complaints filed for the year, with 2 fire reports and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure is 28,000 miles, and five recalls touch the electrical system, including a starter fuse fix and instrument-cluster software updates.

Electrical System complaints: 26; 20% of 132
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 5

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles lose power or shut off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with dashboard warnings like "see operator's manual" or brake indicators lighting up first.
Owners report starting current limiter overheating, which melts or smokes wiring near the battery and starter, in some cases leading to fire.
Rear radar and adaptive high-beam camera systems fail silently, giving no warning sound when pedestrians or vehicles are near.
Fuel filler door and fuel system electrical faults occur, including a filler door that won't stay closed and a reported fuel system short that cut power steering.
Water intrusion near the rear-view mirror mount and door column has shorted out floor-mounted electronic components during heavy rain.

When 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2017, latest Sep 12, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2017 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300

NHTSA 20V449000Jul 31, 2020Electrical System56 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.
Risk: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.
NHTSA 18V271000Apr 27, 2018Electrical System42 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.
NHTSA 18V151000Mar 6, 2018Electrical System28 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 4Matic, E300, and E43 AMG vehicles fitted with LED headlights. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030005.
NHTSA 17V245000Apr 11, 2017Electrical System15 vehicles
Electrical system:software
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on vehicle on startup, or the display may reset while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall began late May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
NHTSA 17V114000Feb 23, 2017Electrical System307,629 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 4Matic Wagon, E43 AMG 4Matic, GLA250, GLA250 4Matic and GLC300 4Matic Coupe vehicles and 2016 C350e and GLC300 vehicles and 2016-2017 C450 4Matic AMG Sport and GLC300 4Matic vehicles. In the event that the engine or transmission cannot turn over, the starting current limiter may overheat from the repeated attempts of the starter motor attempting to start the vehicle.
Risk: If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter, free of charge. The recall began August 31, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017080002.

Electrical System complaints by E300 model year

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

20160 (0%)
201726 (20%)
20187 (22%)
20193 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 E300?: NHTSA lists 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 E300, which is 20% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 E300 electrical system?: Yes. Five recalls tied to the electrical system apply to the 2017 E300, covering instrument cluster software, headlight adjustment, headlight sealing caps, and a starter fuse addition.
Did any electrical complaints involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA records show 2 fire reports and 1 injury among the 26 electrical system complaints for the 2017 E300.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 E300 is 28,000 miles.