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2017 Mercedes-Benz

E400 Coupe

Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo

Mercedes-Benz E400: best and worst years
2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe (photo 1 of 2)

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Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 7-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.082 hp/lb

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
20 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
4

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Optional

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS70%
  • SEATS9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4%
  • STEERING4%
  • STRUCTURE4%
  • TIRES4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 23 total.

Mercedes-Benz E400: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

154 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI82.85-P-080507

    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 met: • HERMES (N112/9) control unit: event code B15CE00 is ACTIVE and STORED (A+S) • Vehicle Documentation System: For the HERMES control unit, the EID1, EID2, ICCID, IMEI, IMSI, TELNR fields in the "Identification/Serial number" column have the value "-" Caus

  • May 22, 2026POWER TRAINPSL-NCU Return Parts 5/22

    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, 2026. After June 11th, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. These parts should be returned via ZSR Special Return, using item category SCM Authorized Part Return. Please include a copy of this NCU as your authorization to return these parts. This p

  • May 19, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERLI82.30-P-059239

    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 water is pulled back onto the windshield from the A-pillar (Figure 1) D: After windshield cleaning, water keeps spraying onto the windshield for several wipe cycles (Figure 2) A1: The windshield and wiper blades are contaminated with residues from car washing

  • May 15, 2026SUSPENSIONPSL-NCU Return Parts 5/15

    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 these parts will no longer be accepted. These parts should be returned via ZSR Special Return, using item category SCM Authorized Part Return. Please include a copy of this NCU as your authorization to return these parts. This procedure will not affect your retu

  • Apr 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERLI00.01-P-078887

    Complaint The intent of this document is to provide workshops with helpful technical reference language. • Commonly used acronyms in LI's and TIPS cases. • Control unit names, numbers, and how to identify. • Network/wiring architecture groups to baumuster quick reference. • Platform to baumuster quick reference. Cause Information only Remedy Acronyms: • AV = Actual Values • CPR = Car Package Release (For MB.OS) • CU = Control Unit • CUL = Control Unit Log • DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code • E-Stan

  • Apr 16, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLI82.10-P-078301

    Complaint Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged. Cause Fogging of the headlamps is a natural phenomenon, which can occur under certain climatic conditions. It does not lead to any technical impairment of the headlamp. If a pressure compensation diaphragm is fitted in the housing cover, then the lamp unit is a "closed system". Remedy Headlamp: Remedy 1 Clearing fogged/condensed LED headlamps: 1. Drive vehicle into workshop (temperature higher than +18 °C/+64.4 °F) and connect the exhaust extra

  • Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-073164

    Complaint Yellow information message in driver display (instrument cluster): "Switch on motor to charge the 12V battery" Cause The state of charge (SOC) of the 12V battery has dropped to 45% or less. Remedy This warning message appears as soon as the state of charge (SOC) of the 12V primary battery drops below 45%. This message is displayed to safeguard the vehicle's starting ability. At the same time as the display appears in the instrument cluster, customers with a linked Mercedes me connect a

  • Feb 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLI54.10-P-069698

    Complaint This LI does Not apply to 223 or 206 which use a different generation of 48V systems. Please follow the relevant guided tests for the 223 and 206. For 223 with fault code B1FCB97 follow LI54.10-P-076026. Various causes are possible. The faults listed in the various causes do not all have to be present at all times. Some of these complaints may overlap. Rely on the faults listed in the Cause section for identifying the correct Remedy. 1. No start 2. Yellow or red instrument cluster mess

  • and 146 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.