1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your E 300?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300.

Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2016-07-13, Electrical System
MAIN WIRE HARNESS DEFECTIVE. INSULATION LEADING TO ALL SENSORS AND GLOW PLUGS HAS DEGRADED OR DISAPPEARED. BARE METAL WIRE IS EXPOSED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVEABILITY, STALLING AND FIRE HAZARD AND SMOKE HAS BEEN DETECTED.

1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 questions

Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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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