1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Most common 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	8
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Seat Belts	2
Power Train	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electrical System	1
Structure	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2003-01-09, Tires
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE NEXT DAY IT WAS NOTED THAT OTHER 3 TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION. INSPECTION REVEALED TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. *TT *NLM

1999-08-20, Air Bags
DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE VEHCLE WAS IN MOTION ,RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES.VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLSION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

1999-05-14, Air Bags
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

1997-01-02, Structure
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LOCK THE DOORS. *AK

1996-12-05, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WITHOUT ANY REASON. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions

Does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (8), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Seat Belts (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 has been fixed?

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