CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls
Most common 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
300 SE, VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. MR
I DROP MY CAR TO THE SERVICE STATION FOR SMOG CHECK, NEXT DAY I CALLED MECHANIC,TO SEE IF MY CAR IS DONE. HE SAID NO IT STILL HAVE A HIGH READING ON HYDRO EMISSION. HE SAID HE WILL TRY TO INJECT WATER AND OR SOME KIND OF CHEMICAL INTO THE ENGINE TO REJUVENATE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NEXT DAY HE CALLED ME AND SAID THAT MY CAR NEEDS A NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. HE SAID I CAN HAVE ONE PUT IN FOR $480.00. I SAID IT'S TOO HIGH. I TOLD HIM I WIL HAVE MY OTHER MECHANIC FROM CALIFORNIA MUFFLER INSTALL ONE ON IT. WHEN I WENT TO PICK MY CAR IN HIS SHOP I NOTICED THE VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I ASKED HIM WHAT IS THAT NOISE, HE SAID IT'S SOME KIND OF CARBON DESPOSITE LOGDE IN THE PISTON. I
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE DUE TO THE REAR MOTOR MOUNTS DROPPING. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
A/C HEATER CORE LEAKED ALLOWING THE TOXIC ANTI-FREEZE TO SPRAY INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO CONSUMER.
THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS MELTED. TT
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions
Does the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300: Vehicle Speed Control; Tires:Sidewall; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Air Bags (1), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has been fixed?
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