CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (7 reports).
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls
Most common 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
MY 1991 300SL BENZ HAS HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED PER MB DEALER BECAUSE IT'S GOING BAD AND DECOMPOSING CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE PROBLEM. THIS AFTER A NO START PROBLEM AND A MONTH IN THE SHOP. AND THEY NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. NOW , AFTER REPLACING THE HARNESS , THEY ARE STILL NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE HARNESS IS A "GREEN WIRING HARNESS" AS REQUIRED BE GERMANY TO ITS AUTO MAKERS IN 1991-1996. THE DECOMPOSING OF THE WIRING CAUSES A FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
THE DRIVE TRAIN ON THE CONSUMERS 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300 LOCKED UP. *JB THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN TOTALLY ISOLATED TO THE CONTROL UNIT. THE TOTAL LOCK UP OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OR THE PROBLEM MAY BE ELSEWHERE CAUSED BY A CERTAIN SET OF CONDITIONS. *SC
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN 1991, MERCEDES BENZ, 300D 2.5 TURBO, RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR ROAD HANDLER VOYAGER LX TIRE SIZE P195/60R15, DOT PJUNYBLR319 EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, AND THEY WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
REPLACED RIGHT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. *CJ
ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING AFTER ABOUT THE FIRST 5 MINUTES WHEN THE ENGINE DIES IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED WITHOUT TURNING THE KEY OFF WHICH LOCKS THE STEERING WHILE YOUR STILL MOVING. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE YOU CAN BE HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR. THE REPAIR SHOP HAS FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE IN THE COMPUTER FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions
Does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300: Visibility; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 has been fixed?
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