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Mercedes-Benz E 300

Model years 2018–2019 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints.

61owner complaints
11recall campaigns
263service bulletins
2model years on record

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2019 E 3002981363 · 0
2018 E 3003271271 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Unknown or other15
  • Engine12
  • Electrical system10
  • Seat belts8
  • Steering5
  • Power train5
  • Wheels4
  • Structure3

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.7–12.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2019E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A911.08.19.7228
2018E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A911.08.19.7227
2017E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A910.88.19.5246
2016E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS711.98.210.2240
2015E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS711.98.210.2235
2014E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS711.88.210.2235
2013E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.AS712.68.310.7246
2012E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A712.68.310.7246
2009E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.A513.910.412.3283
2008E 300 4MATIC · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.A713.910.412.3283
1999E 300 Turbodiesel · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A510.27.38.9240
1998E 300 Turbodiesel · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A510.27.59.0243
1997E 300 Diesel · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A510.37.89.2248
1996E 300 Diesel · Compact · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A49.87.38.7235
1995E 300 Diesel · Compact · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.A410.38.09.3251

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

11 campaigns cover the E 300.

22V365000 · Communication20 May 2022 · 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

22V232000 · Back over prevention8 Apr 2022 · 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

21V961000 · Fuel system, gasoline13 Dec 2021 · 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing process, particles may have been trapped between the fuel rail and injectors, which can cause a fuel leak.

21V072000 · Communication12 Feb 2021 · 2018, 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles. On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles. The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.

21V058000 · Electrical system5 Feb 2021 · 2018, 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

20V449000 · Electrical system31 Jul 2020 · 2018, 2019

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.

19V788000 · Seat belts1 Nov 2019 · 2018, 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

19V540000 · Forward collision avoidance19 Jul 2019 · 2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.

18V850000 · Steering29 Nov 2018 · 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

18V725000 · Electrical system15 Oct 2018 · 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles. The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.

18V515000 · Air bags3 Aug 2018 · 2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.

NHTSA recalls