Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 reliable?

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 11 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.0x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: OTHER problems.

What are common problems with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?

Top problems: OTHER (3 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (2 complaints, avg repair $500); FUEL SYSTEM (2 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?

No recalls have been issued for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 is approximately $2,143/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Mercedes-Benz E350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350 has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.0x the segment average of 229. The most common issue is other problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: car shimmering above 5/60 mph. after many visits i was charged $839.39 to replace the rotors. contacted mb customer service and they said there was nothing they could do for me but to document my issue. mb factory would need to issue a recall.i explained that there a a lot of other customers aroun. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 7)

OTHER

3 complaints

27%

• CAR SHIMMERING ABOVE 5/60 MPH. AFTER MANY VISITS I WAS CHARGED $839.39 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. CONTACTED MB CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME BUT TO DOCUMENT MY ISSUE. MB FACTORY WOULD NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL.I EXPLAINED THAT THERE A A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS AROUN
• AT AROUND 2.15 PM CST, I WAS DRIVING MY MERCEDES WESTBOUND ON I-694 TOWARDS MINNEAPOLIS AT ROUGHLY 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MY E300 STALLED AND BY THE TIME I COULD FIGURE WHAT WAS WRONG, I LOST ALL POWER IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MERCEDES BRAKE ASSIST TRIGGERED A HARD BRAKE AND MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MI
• ON SUNDAY 9/13 DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT AND THEN GLASS JUST FELL ON ME FROM EVERYWHERE CAUSING ME TO SWERVE ALL OVER THE ROAD AND I THOUGHT IT HAD TO BE SOMETHING I FELL OFF THE 18 WHEELER TRACTOR TRAILER NEAR ME AND I CHASED HIM DOWN AND HE ALMOST RAN ME

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“CAR SHIMMERING ABOVE 5/60 MPH. AFTER MANY VISITS I WAS CHARGED $839.39 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. CONTACTED MB CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME BUT TO DOCUMENT MY ISSUE. MB FACTORY WOULD NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL.I EXPLAINED THAT THERE A A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS AROUN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Mercedes-Benz E350

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$2,143

Full coverage / month

$179

Liability only / year

$710

vs US avg

+28%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$2143

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Mercedes-Benz E350 Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

10K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

40K mi

Engine coolant

150K mi

Spark plugs

60K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

40K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

40K mi

Service A / Service B alternating schedule. Requires MB-approved oil (229.5 spec typically).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Mercedes-Benz New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 155K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

4 yr / 50K mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

EQ EV battery warranty is 10 years/155,000 miles

These are the terms for a new Mercedes-Benz. If you're buying a used 2017 E350, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mercedes-Benz dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: CAR SHIMMERING ABOVE 5/60 MPH. AFTER MANY VISITS I WAS CHARGED $839.39 TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. CONTACTED MB CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME BUT TO DOCUMENT MY ISSUE. MB FACTORY WOULD NEED TO ISSUE A RECALL.I EXPLAINED THAT THERE A A LOT OF OTHER CUSTOMERS AROUN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: CAR CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE PARKED. A TOTAL LOSS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN STARTING THE CAR, IN THE FIRST 20 MINUETS THE CAR HAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN CAUSING DIFFICULTY BREATHING AND EYE IRRITATION, I NEED TO LEAVE THE CAR RUNNING FOR 20 MINUTES WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN BEFORE I CAN GET IN AND DRIVE, I WENT TO THE DEALER AND WAS DISMISSED AS IF EVERYTHIN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: CAR CAUGHT FIRE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE PARKED. A TOTAL LOSS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)