2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 130 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 overview page.
What owners report
“Smell of Gas coming from the the fuel line, and the radio changes stations on its own”NHTSA complaint 11635458 — filed 01/11/2025
“malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve: Issue: The partial-load ventilation valve in the intake line assembly does not work as intended, causing the check engine…”NHTSA complaint 11619347 — filed 10/11/2024
“The car is running poorly. Smell of fumes inside the car. Not drive able due to risk of engine damage including fires and exposure to…”NHTSA complaint 11590732 — filed 05/25/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300: 20 of 130 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 have in total?
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
