1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Most common 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Structure1
Power Train1

What owners report

2009-12-14, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO REAR TIRES AND ONE ON THE DRIVER SIDE FAILED. ONE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE OTHER TWO EXPERIENCED TREAD FAILURE. THEY ARE REPLACEMENT TIRES AND THE TIRE SIZE IS 195/70R14. THE TIRE COMPANY IS TBC CORPORATION AND THE BRAND NAME IS CENTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 18 MONTHS. THE TIRE MILEAGE AND THE VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. *TR
2001-07-17, Tires
THE LEFT FRONT PIRELLI P400 TOURING TIRE HAD FAILED INTERNALLY, THE STEEL BELT HAD SEPARATED, A SECTION OF THE TREAD WAS GONE, AND THE BELT WAS SHOWING THROUGH, TIRE MILEAGE AT TIME OF FAILURE WAS 27628, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING THE PIRELLIS FELT MUSHY. *YH
2000-06-13, Power Train
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, UNLOCKED THE DOOR AND NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS WHILE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS IN PARK.*AK
1999-03-28, Structure
RUST THROUGH OF STRUCTURAL MEMBER- DESCRIBED AS COMMON FAULT ON LEFT SIDE ONLY DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. *AK
1996-03-07, Tires
MICHELIN TIRE BLEWOUT. *SD

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions

Does the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Structure (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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