Component Record

Mercedes-benz E300 2017 Steering Problems

12 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2017 Mercedes-benz E300 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V241000Reported April 11, 2017 - 58,323 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 58,323 vehicles across all affected models.

17V574000Reported September 19, 2017 - 4 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 4 vehicles across all affected models.

17V714000Reported November 14, 2017 - 72 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 72 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine39 Fuel and Propulsion System25 Electrical System23 Unknown Or Other18 Power Train17 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems11

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.