Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
30
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | ENGINE | P052E code. my car is only have 18455 mileage. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ENGINE | The vehicle is getting stuck in parking and can not shift out of park. The issue first happened at t... |
| Oct 11, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: Issue: The partial-load ventilation va... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | ENGINE,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 2, 2024 | ENGINE | I am writing in regards to a constant issue that a great percentage of people including myself, are... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | ENGINE | Fault code p052E71, the crankcase ventilation valve is faulty. The actuator is blocked. Second time ... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | ENGINE | PCV FAILURE causes engine light code and emission problem |
| Apr 5, 2024 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on and then complete engine failure. Cracked #1 piston, and engine destroyed... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Positive Crankcase ventilation Code P052E Mercedes has redesigned the part to prevent recurrent fai... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | ENGINE | failed or malfunction in PCV valve. Common issue in all 2016-2018 C300, E300, and GLE300. Multiple f... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ENGINE | PCV regulator valve failure at69,000 miles on my 2017 Mercedes E300.. I understand this is common be... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ENGINE | Piston failure at 62000 miles. No prior engine lights until it happened suddenly while driving at th... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Engine failure due to piston crack. Seems like it is a common issue for mercedes models with this s... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the vehicle s... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | ENGINE | Car will loose power unexpectedly and start shaking badly. Check engine light comes on flashing. Veh... |
| May 17, 2023 | ENGINE | Having a Mercedes was my dream since I was a kid and I’m completely heartbroken to have to file this... |
| Feb 5, 2023 | ENGINE | have engine light on, and error code p052, which is a PVC malfunction. It is a common issue happens ... |
| Feb 4, 2023 | ENGINE | MY check engine light has come on and the code is P052E71 stating Crankcase Ventilation Valve has a ... |
| Jan 10, 2023 | ENGINE | Code P052E Crankcase Ventilation Valve Replacement, Emissions system manufacture does not cover and ... |