2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 198 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–28 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz C 300 | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 77 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 0 |
| Structure | 24 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.