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2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.

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Known problems on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

No warranty extensions listed.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class safety and fuel

5 of 5 starsNHTSA overall crash rating (4 of 6 versions rated)

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

167 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

Engine & cooling25%
Electrical17%
Fuel system17%
Airbags13%
Transmission & drivetrain10%

Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.

What a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

MileageTrade-in (rough)
40,000 mi$15,300
80,000 mi$11,180
$0$5k$10k$15k$20k40k mi80k mi40,000 miles: $15,30080,000 miles: $11,180$15,300$11,180
Trade-in value by mileage

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