2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 Service and Repair Manual

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2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Sedan 4-Door
  • 4Matic Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1991CC l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams
NHTSA #20V44900031/07/2020Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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 previ

Consequence

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their se

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.

NHTSA #17V11400023/02/2017Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 C300 4Matic, C300, CLA250, CLA250 4Matic and CLA45 AMG vehicles, 2017 C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, E30

Consequence

If the starting current limiter overheats, the surrounding components can melt, increasing the risk

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the

NHTSA #16V75800019/10/2016Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 E300 Sedan and E300 Sedan 4Matic vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to June 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear ben

Consequence

Damage to the fuel pump wiring may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will modify the routing of the affected wiring harness, repai

NHTSA #17V17600014/03/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly if a front seat passenger is sitting on the edge of the seat

Consequence

In the event of a crash that necessitates air bag deployment, if the air bag does not deploy as inte

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charg

NHTSA #21V07200012/02/2021Component: COMMUNICATION

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 GL

Consequence

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if nece

NHTSA #17V24600011/04/2017Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 E300 and 2017 E300 4MATIC vehicles. The affected vehicles have a roof mounted spoiler that may not be properly attached and thus may det

Consequence

If the roof-mounted spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing a risk o

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the roof spoilers, replacing them as necessary, f

NHTSA #17V24500011/04/2017Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4MATIC vehicles. The software for the widescreen instrument cluster may cause the instrument cluster to not display anything on

Consequence

Without the instrument cluster displaying important information such as the vehicle's speed, there w

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of c

NHTSA #17V24100011/04/2017Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 GLE300d 4Matic, E400 4Matic Coupe, GL63 AMG, GLE350, GLE350 4Matic, GLE350d 4Matic, GLE400 4Matic, GLE43 AMG Coupe 4Matic, GLE550e 4Matic, GLE

Consequence

If water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, incre

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power stee

NHTSA #17V08000008/02/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, E400 Coupe, E400 4Matic Coupe, E550 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E550 Cabriolet, E300, E300 4Matic, E400 Wagon, GLA250, and GL

Consequence

If the pelvis airbag or the front passenger airbag does not deploy as intended in the event of a cra

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag modules, free of charge. Th

NHTSA #17V07800008/02/2017Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit b

Consequence

If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, the

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, f

NHTSA #17V07600008/02/2017Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, E300 4Matic, and E43 AMG vehicles. The front passenger occupant detection control unit may have been incorrectly installed. As a result

Consequence

If the passenger front air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, it can increase

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the pressure hose of the seat occu

NHTSA #21V05800005/02/2021Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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-C

Consequence

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong locatio

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or thro

TSB #11033185

Complaint After successful commissioning of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) with XENTRY Diagnosis DVD 03/2026, the message "SOS - service not activated" appears on the instrument cluster. In addition, the following two conditions are also

TSB #11033050

Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, June 11, 20

TSB #11033016

Complaint The customer requests deactivation of the N112/9 HERMES communication module Note: Deactivation of the HERMES control unit (N112/9) is not supported for gray-market vehicles. Cause Before deactivating the HERMES control unit (N112

TSB #11032875

Complaint There are several types of complaint about noises or poor windshield wiper wiping performance: A: Wiper blades squeaking, chattering, shuddering B: The windshield is not wiped completely (streaking) C: During the downward movement

TSB #11032736

The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, June 4, 2026. After June 4th, returns of th

TSB #11031806

In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is extending the coverage for the intake line assembly on your vehicle from the

TSB #11031731

Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regar

TSB #11031730

Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: In our continuing efforts to assure the proper performance of Mercedes-Benz products and to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) hereby notifies you of additional benefits regar

Showing the 8 most recent of 193 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20211228Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKINGCrash reported3 injured

The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300W. The contact stated while driving approximately 55mph when the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle causing him to lose control of the vehicl

20220307Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

The contact owned a 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300W. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH he was side swiped on the drivers side door by another vehicle causing his vehicle to jump the curb.

20181002Component: ENGINEFire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL BOOMING NOISE WAS HEARD.

20180219Component: STRUCTURE:BODYFire reported

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE AUTO START WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP AND COULD NO

20180219Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER IT BEING IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR WAS SENT TO THE CAR DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE AUTO START WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP AND COULD NO

Showing the 5 most serious of 183 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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