Model year record
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E recalls & problems
The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is tires (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300E.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
300E
| City / highway | 16 / 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
300E 2.6
| City / highway | 17 / 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
300E 4Matic
| City / highway | 15 / 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| TiresTread/belt | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingCooling system › Radiator assembly | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Tires
THIS IS A REQUEST IN ORDER FOR YOU TO BEGIN SAFETY INSPECTION, ENFORCEMENT ON DEFECTS AND RECALLS ON ALL MODELS FOR BENZ AND BMW. PLEASE BEGIN INSPECTIONS FOR DEFECTS AND RECALLS ON TIRES AND OTHER PARTS, EQUIPMENT. PLEASE BEGIN WITH 1990S MODELS TO THE PRESENT FOR SAFETY, CRASH, TIRE, COMPLIANCE. PLEASE FIND USED VEHICLES AND ALL NEW VEHICLES, TO INCLUDE VEHICLES AT THE MANUFACTURERS PLANTS, LOCATIONS, AUTO AUCTIONS, NEW AND USED CAR LOTS. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
RADIATOR UPPER NECK CONNECTOR IS MADE OF PLASTIC. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE NEEDS TO REPLACE RADIATOR WITH A METAL NECK CONNECTOR INSTEAD, BUT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *SLC
- Tires › Tread/belt
THE RIGHT REAR (BRIDGESTONE RE 92 205/6015)TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION AND BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING.*ET
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.