2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 4MATIC problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
53 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
15,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 36 of 53 complaints (67.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 40 | 75.5% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Electrical System: 36; Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9; Engine: 6; Power Train: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 3; Service Brakes: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 50 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 37 |
2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 10; 2026: 37
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 40 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11628579 · 2024-12-03 (December 3, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB300. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power and decelerated to 30 MPH. The contact drove the vehicle to a local charging station to recharge the battery; however, the vehicle failed to recharge. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11628579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633248 · 2024-12-30 (December 30, 2024)
The EQB is advertised by Mercedes of having a range of 232 to 260 miles. The actual range currently is 145 miles, far less than what Mercedes advertises. I understand winter charging decrease range but not by 38 percent. That’s not acceptable. There are 4 EV’s at my dealer today all complaining about lack of advertised range. My car has been into service three times over the last month and will be going back in soon forms fourth time. The first two times, the dealer updated EV software, resolved a battery fault and the range only gets wor…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11633248 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11558792 · 2023-12-06 (December 6, 2023)
We were driving along a 4 lane state road and the car suddenly applied the brakes hard and swerved to the right. A light blinked on the dash with a picture of the car and a red line on the right hand side. No cars were in the next lane over and there were no issues with the roadway. I was driving straight in the line and not near the left hand side of the Lane.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11558792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11641405 · 2025-02-07 (February 7, 2025)
The contact owns a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300. The contact stated that his wife was parking inside the garage, and the brake pedal was depressed she felt the brake pedal was vibrating, and the vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact stated that after several times depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle was able to come to a stop. It was unknown if the warning lights illuminated. On a separate occasion, the contact was driving at 5 MPH coming to a stop, the brake pedal was released and felt abnormal vibration; the vehicle then accel…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11641405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11725380 · 2026-03-18 (March 18, 2026)
The car is subject to a NHTSA recall 26V073. Mercedes has scheduled warranty repair for December 31, 2026, or more than 9 months from now. Our dealer advises that the scheduled date is just a holding date; there is no assurance that the repair will occur on or before that date. Mercedes has also said in writing that "the battery replacement remedy is not yet available" and that we should complain to NHTSA if Mercedes does not fix this problem in a reasonable time. In the meantime, we are instructed to park the car outside and not to charge …
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Owner report 11697675 · 2025-11-05 (November 5, 2025)
In December 2024, I brought my 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB to Mercedes-Benz Beverly Hills for scheduled service. They told me the vehicle had a recall and booked me for a future appointment, but I was unable to attend because I was out of town. I called the dealer multiple times afterwards to reschedule, but they never told me the reason for the recall or explained the safety risk. I recently checked my VIN myself and discovered that the recall is related to a high-voltage battery defect that may cause sudden loss of power and battery fire. I was n…
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