1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Most common 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Power Train1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Structure1

What owners report

2012-03-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC WHO FOUND THAT ENGINE HARNESS WAS COMPLETELY DEGRADED AND WIRES WERE TOUCHING EACH OTHER THANK GOD IT DID NOT CATCH FIRE INSTEAD IT SHUT OFF. MY MECHANIC SAYS THAT HE SEES THIS ALOT AND THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A VEHICLE LIKE THIS. *JS
2003-05-05, Structure
MY MECHANIC REPORTED THAT THE INSULATION IS CRACKING AND PEELING AT THE HARNESS, AND THAT IT IS DANGER OF CAUSING SERIOUS ELECTRICAL DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM, ENTAILING MALFUNCTION OF COMPUTERS, CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKE AND OTHER SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE, INCLUDING ENDANGERING PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT FAILURE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM IS OF POOR QUALITY INSULATION IS ENDEMIC AMONG 1993-96 MBZ MODELS. I OBSERVED THE HARNESS MYSELF, AND THE INSULATION ON ALL WIRES ENTERING THE HARNESS IS CRACKED AND WIRES ARE EITHER ACTUALLY EXPOSED OR ON THE VERGE OF EXPOSURE. THE CONDITION IS DANGEROUS, AND I AM ADVISED THAT THE LOCAL MBZ DEALER(RAB) DID OBTA
2000-10-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
WIRING-HARNESS FAILURE CREATED EXTREEM SAFETY CONCERN. GASOLINE FLOWED OPEN INTO CYLINDER #1 UNBURNED THRU TAILPIPE & C. CONVERTER(USED 10 GAL GAS IN 50 MILES). SHORT IN HARNESS ALSO SHORTED OUT HFM CONTROL. GAS LADEN OIL FILLED THE CRANKCASE
1995-03-02, Power Train
REAR AXLE FAILURE.

1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions

Does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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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