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1990–2002 · 10 model years

Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 127 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199339 complaints
Most recalls19904 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported70 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0102030401990: 5 complaints, 4 recalls1991: 19 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 22 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 39 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1990199119921993199419951996199719992002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 300——030010
1999 300——060000
1997 300——050000
1996 300——080000
1995 300——0160200
1994 300——040000
1993 300——1392230
1992 300——1222200
1991 300——2192230
1990 300——450000

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 system50
  • Engine and engine cooling31
  • Power train16
  • Service brakes, hydraulic12
  • Vehicle speed control10
  • Air bags9
  • Fuel system, gasoline9
  • Steering7