2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B 250E has 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (28% of all complaints), specifically: coolant leaked into drive unit causing total failure. this is a known issue and should be subject to a recall of these cars. as a dealer we’ve had repeated issues with this..
39
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
11 complaints- • Coolant leaked into drive unit causing total failure. This is a known issue and should be subject to a recall of these cars. As a dealer we’ve had repeated issues with this.
- • Glad to have found this group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bclasselectric?sorting_setting=TOP_POSTS Here's my situation with my B-250e 2017 model with 38,000 miles. Bought from a used car dealership in California. Took it to Mercedes-Benz of South Bay. First, they had it for 2 month
- • When trying to leave a shopping complex in my Mercedes Benz B250e, the vehicle suddenly just wouldn't move in either drive or reverse. All instruments looked normal, there were no warnings or messages on the console, and the vehicle was fully charged, but the electric motor just would not engage ev
“Coolant leaked into drive unit causing total failure. This is a known issue and should be subject to a recall of these cars. As a dealer we’ve had repeated issues with this.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
10 complaints- • WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WITH NO WARNING OR NOTIFICATION. HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN AN HOUR DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.
- • I was on a busy street and my car failed to move. I got a message stating do not start the car until you contact the dealer. After getting the car to Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead they told me that "the drive motor is leaking coolant and is shorting itself out." This is an electric car - a 2017 Mercede
- • When trying to leave a shopping complex in my Mercedes Benz B250e, the vehicle suddenly just wouldn't move in either drive or reverse. All instruments looked normal, there were no warnings or messages on the console, and the vehicle was fully charged, but the electric motor just would not engage ev
“WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WITH NO WARNING OR NOTIFICATION. HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN AN HOUR DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
8 complaints- • Glad to have found this group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bclasselectric?sorting_setting=TOP_POSTS Here's my situation with my B-250e 2017 model with 38,000 miles. Bought from a used car dealership in California. Took it to Mercedes-Benz of South Bay. First, they had it for 2 month
- • When trying to leave a shopping complex in my Mercedes Benz B250e, the vehicle suddenly just wouldn't move in either drive or reverse. All instruments looked normal, there were no warnings or messages on the console, and the vehicle was fully charged, but the electric motor just would not engage ev
- • Motor failure after 50K mile. Car can only move and stop - move and stop. Need to replace Electric Engine Motor. Seat belt malfunction after 40K.
“Glad to have found this group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bclasselectric?sorting_setting=TOP_POSTS Here's my situation with my B-250e 2017 model with 38,000 miles. Bought from a used car dealership in California. Took it to Mercedes-Benz of South Bay. First, they had it for 2 month”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
5 complaints- • I was on a busy street and my car failed to move. I got a message stating do not start the car until you contact the dealer. After getting the car to Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead they told me that "the drive motor is leaking coolant and is shorting itself out." This is an electric car - a 2017 Mercede
- • the electric motor has suffered a coolant leak. this is a known issue in the Mercedes B250e, Rav4 EV, and Tesla Model S. This issue should be recalled and repaired.
- • At 23,596 total vehicle mileage, the electric drive motor failed while driving. This occurred two days and less than 50 miles after having an annual service performed at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealership. Failure resulted in sudden loss of power alternating with full torque power at any throt
“I was on a busy street and my car failed to move. I got a message stating do not start the car until you contact the dealer. After getting the car to Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead they told me that "the drive motor is leaking coolant and is shorting itself out." This is an electric car - a 2017 Mercede”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ACCELERATING, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL IRKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (KEYES EUROPEAN, 5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, VAN NUYS, CA 91401), BUT THEY WE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ B250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND ACCELERATING, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL IRKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (KEYES EUROPEAN, 5400 VAN NUYS BLVD, VAN NUYS, CA 91401), BUT THEY WE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 39 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: Coolant leaked into drive unit causing total failure. This is a known issue and should be subject to a recall of these cars. As a dealer we’ve had repeated issues with this.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WITH NO WARNING OR NOTIFICATION. HAPPENED TWICE WITHIN AN HOUR DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Glad to have found this group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bclasselectric?sorting_setting=TOP_POSTS Here's my situation with my B-250e 2017 model with 38,000 miles. Bought from a used car dealership in California. Took it to Mercedes-Benz of South Bay. First, they had it for 2 month
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: I was on a busy street and my car failed to move. I got a message stating do not start the car until you contact the dealer. After getting the car to Mercedes Benz of Arrowhead they told me that "the drive motor is leaking coolant and is shorting itself out." This is an electric car - a 2017 Mercede
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mercedes-Benz B 250E — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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