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1991–1995 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz 300 Series recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199321 complaints
Most recalls19950 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301991: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1992: 13 complaints, 0 recalls1993: 21 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 12 complaints, 0 recalls1991199219931995
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1995 300 Series——0120000
1993 300 Series——0210100
1992 300 Series——0131220
1991 300 Series——040000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system44
  • Engine and engine cooling10
  • Power train4
  • Visibility3
  • Fuel system, gasoline3
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Seats1