Mercedes-Benz E300 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz E300 years to avoid are 2017, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
237
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
1995–2017
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
E300 years to avoid
Every E300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz E300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the E300 years to avoid are 2017, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz E300?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among E300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz E300 have?
Across all model years, the E300 has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 237 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.