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Mercedes-Benz E300 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the Mercedes-Benz E300 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2017, 2018, 2019. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mercedes-Benz E300 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 E300 | 29 | Other or unspecified | 8 | 3 |
| 2018 E300 | 32 | Engine | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 E300 | 132 | Engine | 16 | 2 |
31 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mercedes-Benz E300
- What years of the Mercedes-Benz E300 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2017 (132), 2018 (32), 2019 (29).
- What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz E300?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (52), electrical (33), other or unspecified (33).
- Which Mercedes-Benz E300 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (1), 2019 (29), 2018 (32). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.