2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the E300, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 159 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E300 | Gas | RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,100 |
| E300 4matic | Gas | 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,250 |
| E400 4matic Coupe | Gas | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,350 |
| E400 Convertible | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,350 |
| E400 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,350 |
| AMG E43 4matic | Gas | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,700 |
| E400 4matic (station wagon) | Gas | 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,700 |
| E550 Coupe | Gas | RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,700 |
| E550 Convertible | Gas | RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl turbo | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,900 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37587, 37588, 37711, 37713, 37710, 38376, 38588, 37751, 37712.
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Recalls (20)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseElectrical System
2021020025Seat Belts
2020080015Structure
2019090008Air Bags
Exterior Lighting
2018050012Exterior Lighting
2018030005Steering
2017120009Air Bags
2017110011Steering
Steering
2017050013Electrical System
Structure
Air Bags
Engine And Engine Cooling
2017080002Air Bags
Power Train
Air Bags
2017030003Structure
2016110008Fuel System, Gasoline
2016100001NHTSA defect investigations
Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database2 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 11 injuries · 0 deaths reported
Filed per year: 2017: 12 · 2018: 19 · 2019: 13 · 2020: 8 · 2021: 19 · 2022: 16 · 2023: 21 · 2024: 23 · 2025: 19 · 2026: 9
Most-cited components
What owners describe
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| SW 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| SW RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.
Other E-Class model years
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
0 recalls · 0 complaints
A2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
1 recalls · 6 complaints
C2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
2 recalls · 5 complaints
F2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
5 recalls · 12 complaints
F2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
5 recalls · 24 complaints
F2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
7 recalls · 21 complaints
F2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
19 recalls · 25 complaints
F2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
16 recalls · 23 complaints
F2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
22 recalls · 58 complaints
F2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
19 recalls · 64 complaints
F2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
8 recalls · 86 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.