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2017 Mercedes Benz E Class
Common Problems

Ranked from 60 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Airbag recall issues

    12complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Multiple recalls for Takata airbags have not been addressed, leading to concerns about safety.

  2. 2

    Engine Failure Due to Piston Issues

    10complaints
    High severityEngine

    Multiple instances of engine failure due to piston cracks or failures, leading to sudden loss of power and violent shaking.

    $4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Fuel System Leaks and Odors

    10complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Fuel leaks and strong gasoline odors inside the cabin, sometimes leading to potential fire risks.

  4. 4

    Steering System Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering wheel malfunction, including loss of power steering and increased physical effort required to steer.

  5. 5

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    7complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission hesitates, slips gears, or enters limp mode during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Recall Repair Unavailability

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls were not addressed promptly, leading to inconvenience and potential safety issues.

  7. 7

    Sunroof Glass Shattering

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The sunroof glass shatters without any visible cracks or warning signs, posing a safety risk.

  8. 8

    Brake issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Reports of spontaneous brake engagement and brake assist disengagement, leading to loss of vehicle control.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Mercedes Benz E ClassAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.