2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 Problems & Complaints

Better than average91% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E350 at the same age

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 91% fewer than a typical E350 model year at the same age, making the 2017 one of the better E350 years. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints).

7complaints
0recalls
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems

  • Other / not specified~19,000 miles
    343%
  • Engine & cooling
    229%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~35,000 miles
    229%
  • Body & structure
    114%
  • Electrical system
    114%
  • Brakes~19,000 miles
    114%
  • Speed control & acceleration~19,000 miles
    114%

Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mercedes-Benz E350 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mercedes-Benz E350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best E350 years: 2017, 2015, 2020. Years to avoid: 2014, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2006. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350:

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA investigation EA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 a good car?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 E350 rates better than average: 91% fewer complaints than a typical year of the E350 at the same age. It is one of the best E350 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz E350?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2014, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2006. See the full Mercedes-Benz E350 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.