1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

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

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Visibility1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Electrical System1
Interior Lighting1

What owners report

1999-12-02, Engine And Engine Cooling
REPEATED SERVICE CALLS TO CORRECT PROBLEM SINCE CAR HAD APPROXIMATEKLY 6,000 MILES. ONE SERVICE REPAIR COST $1,674. WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED CAR BACK TO DEALER FOR SIXTH TIME CAR HAS 17, 450 MILES AT THIS TIME.
1999-04-09, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
1999-04-05, Exterior Lighting
RIGHT FRONT RUNNING LIGHT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, AFTER LAST REPAIR THE "LIGHT DEFECTIVE" DASHBOARD SIGNAL STILL WARNING OF DEFECTIVE LIGHT.
1999-01-05, Power Train
THE TACHOMETER SKIPPS OVER 2,000 RPM FOR A FEEW SECONDS WHILE THE CAR CONTINUED MOVING WITHOUT ANY NOTICEABLE SURGING.
1998-06-26, Visibility
VEHICLE HAS ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER WHICH DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Visibility (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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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