2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300

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2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300
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Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
29

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2018: 32 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29
2018: 32 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29
2018: 32 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 29

2019: 29 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201832
201929

Known problem areas

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

8 of 29 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing pretensioner.

CRASHINJURY
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Hit on driver's side door area. Presale failed to operate. Seat belts did not restrain driver or passenger. Air bags did not trigger. Driver hit steering wheel and was injured. Entering intersection of n.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-23

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine.

Electrical system

3 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Instruments cluster not working after water water got into car from rain.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-13

Wheels

2 of 29 total reports mention: wheels.

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Lane departure

2 of 29 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.

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Safety timeline

8 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2019-09-13Forward collision avoidance19V540000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2020-03-13Seat belts19V788000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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    2020-09-08Electrical system, seat belts20V449000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.

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    2021-03-12Communication, electrical system21V058000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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    2021-03-31Communication21V072000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350,...

    Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.

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    2022-04-22Fuel system, gasoline21V961000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030003.

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    2022-07-08Communication, electrical system22V365000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022.

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    2022-07-15Back over prevention22V232000 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Buy-smart checklist

2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V540000 · Forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 19V788000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 20V449000 · Electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 21V058000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 21V072000 · Communication
  • Recall 21V961000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 22V365000 · Communication, electrical system
  • Recall 22V232000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 300 have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.