Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 20 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding serious and repeated issues with my 2017 Merced... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When using Map apps through CarPlay, I’ve noticed two consistent problems: Inaccurate Vehicle Speed... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The entire driver instrument panel screen went blank, after going blank and coming back on a few tim... |
| Dec 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Battery being drained, the car does not start, water inside the vehicle on the floor at the drivers ... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Suddenly , the trunk stopped closing completely. Noted a significant gap in the trunk to the quarter... |
| Jan 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There are three main issues: As the weather got cold here in NJ, whenever the car is started in the... |
| Sep 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle instrument cluster has gone completely off while driving, will not display. Everything else... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated that while starting and driving the v... |
| Jun 2, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It appears according to the technician that the entire fuel system has shorted out at once while I w... |
| Jun 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,COMMUNICATION | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numb... |
| Mar 5, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2020. AT FIRST, THE FUEL FILLER DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED ONCE ... |
| Nov 24, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ADAPTIVE HIGH BEAM WAS NOT WORKING - UPON INITIAL ACTIVATION OF THE HIGH BEAM THE CAR WOULD PROVIDE ... |
| Nov 21, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT, I SAW A POP UP ON THE DASHBOARD THAT READ 'BRAKE ASSIST DISENGAGED'. AT T... |
| Jun 14, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | CAR CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE PARKED. A TOTAL LOSS. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | THE MOTORIZED TRUNK LID SPONTANEOUSLY AND FORCEFULLY CLOSED ON MY HEAD, CUTTING MY FACE, WHILE I WAS... |
| Dec 5, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEAL... |
| Sep 18, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DISTRONIC BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ALERT CAUSED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND CAUSED ENGINE T... |
| May 8, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | REAR RADAR NOT WORKING SO NO WARNING OF PEDESTRIANS OR VEHICLES. THERE IS NO DETECTABLE NOISE TO WAR... |
| Jan 8, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 71 MPH, T... |