1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 300
1 recalls — 38 complaints — 1 TSBs
93V095000 May 27, 1993
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE ENGINE WILL RETURNTO IDLE SPEED, AND REMAIN AT IDLE, WITH NO ACCELERATION ABILITY. LOSS OF ENGINESPEED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.
Complaint Statistics
38 total complaints
4 crashes 4 fires 10 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 1, 2015
Incident date: Nov 22, 2015
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK (IT'S A TEN MILE DRIVE ONE WAY) WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO GO FASTER AND FASTER UNTIL IT REACHED ABOUT 110 MPH. I COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP. I FORCED IT TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, LEAVING SKID MARKS IN THE ROAD, AND WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I WAITED FOR A F... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE THROTTLE STUCK IN A FULL THROTTLE MODE. THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE MODE AFTER TURNING TO THE OFF POSITION, AND THE BRAKES WERE IMPAIRED TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT OVERPOWER THE ACCELERATION, CAU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE THROTTLE STUCK IN A FULL THROTTLE MODE. THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE MODE AFTER TURNING TO THE OFF POSITION, AND THE BRAKES WERE IMPAIRED TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT OVERPOWER THE ACCELERATION, CAU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Jun 27, 2012
AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE THROTTLE STUCK IN A FULL THROTTLE MODE. THE IGNITION SWITCH DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE MODE AFTER TURNING TO THE OFF POSITION, AND THE BRAKES WERE IMPAIRED TO THE POINT THAT I COULD NOT OVERPOWER THE ACCELERATION, CAU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 23, 2008
Incident date: Nov 29, 2004
ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT AND EXPERTS' OPINIONS WHICH CONTAIN THE REQUESTED INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE ME AN E-MAIL ADDRESS, A MAILING ADDRESS AND/OR A FAX NUMBER. THANK YOU. *TR THE CONSUMERS 4 OLD SON WAS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS THE MOTHER WAS REMOVING THE C... Read more
1 deaths
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Aug 5, 2007
CRACKS IN THE REAR SUB-FRAME THE NECESSITATED A $3,000 REPAIR THAT MERCEDES-BENZ WOULD NOT COVER. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT I NOT DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THE REPAIR WAS MADE. THE PIECE IN QUESTION WAS ABOVE THE REAR AXLE AND SUPPORTED THE SUSPENSION AND REAR SPRINGS. FROM RESEARCH I HAVE DONE IT AFFECT... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Dec 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 2, 2007
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE OF MY MERCEDES BENZ 300 SDL (YEAR 1987) HAD A BLOW OUT AT A SPEED OF APPROX. 40 MPH. THE ORIGIN OF THE BLOW OUT IS THE INNER SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS A MICHELIN MXV4. I WAS TRAVELING ON TELEPHONE ROAD BY HOUSTON'S HOBBY AIRPORT WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE ROAD W... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Jun 5, 2006
Incident date: May 29, 2006
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE...AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SEAT BELTS LOCKED, CAUSED INJURIES TO LEFT ARM, PAIN UP THROUGH ARM AND NECK, BRUISES, AND BURNS. DROVE TO MB ON 5/30/06. THEY CHECKED CAR OUT. MB STATED IT WAS THE FRONT FLEX DISC THAT BROKE AND HIT THE SENSER TO CAUSE AIRBAG AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES TO LOCK ... Read more
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 5, 2006
Incident date: May 29, 2006
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE...AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SEAT BELTS LOCKED, CAUSED INJURIES TO LEFT ARM, PAIN UP THROUGH ARM AND NECK, BRUISES, AND BURNS. DROVE TO MB ON 5/30/06. THEY CHECKED CAR OUT. MB STATED IT WAS THE FRONT FLEX DISC THAT BROKE AND HIT THE SENSER TO CAUSE AIRBAG AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES TO LOCK ... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 29, 2006
Incident date: May 29, 2006
I WAS DRIVING MY 1987 MERCEDES 300E ON THE INTERSTATE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING MY LEFT ARM, BURNS AND BRUISES FROM THE AIRBAG. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO SETTLE THIS MATTER. *JB
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 11, 2003
THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THE VEHICLE'S PREVIOUS OWNER/SELLER, TAMPERED WITH THE ODOMETER. MR SCC *JB
AIR BAGS
Feb 5, 2003
Incident date: Feb 2, 2003
VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THERE NECK AND WRIST. PH
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Jan 28, 2003
FRONT SHOCK TOWER FAILED THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2001
Incident date: Aug 18, 2001
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. AFTER VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FLEX DISC CAUSED DRIVESHAFT TO COME LOOSE,ACTIVATING THE AIR BAG SENSOR. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE DRIVETRAIN HAD SNAPPED AND THE SENSOR TO THE AIR BAG IS... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 6, 2001
Incident date: Aug 18, 2001
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH. VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. AFTER VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FLEX DISC CAUSED DRIVESHAFT TO COME LOOSE,ACTIVATING THE AIR BAG SENSOR. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE DRIVETRAIN HAD SNAPPED AND THE SENSOR TO THE AIR BAG IS... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 27, 2000
TIRE FAILED ON EXPRESSWAY. AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECHED THE DAY BEFORE AND WAS 30PSI. WHEN TIRE FAILED A IT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE GOING OVER THE DIRVER ALERT STRIPS OR GROOVES CUT INTO THE PAVEMENT ON THE SHOULDER OF SOME ROADS. NOTE THE EXPRESSWAY DID NOT HAVE THE GROOVES ON IT. AFTER NOISE IMMEDIATLY ST... Read more
CHILD SEAT
Oct 27, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
MY SON (DOB 2 JULY 97) CAN UNHOOK BOTH THE TOP CLIP AND THE BUCKLES TO GET OUT OF THE CAR SEAT WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. WE PURCHASED THREE OF THESE SEATS BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE KISS OFFICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: May 24, 1999
ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED "BURNING" OIL, THEN LOST POWER AND THEN STARTED SMOKING; MECHANIC CLAIMS VALVE GASKET, VALVE SLEEVES, WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $3,000, DESPITE COMPANY'S CLAIM THAT THE MOTORS LAST 250,000 TO 300,000 MILES; CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: May 24, 1999
ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED "BURNING" OIL, THEN LOST POWER AND THEN STARTED SMOKING; MECHANIC CLAIMS VALVE GASKET, VALVE SLEEVES, WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $3,000, DESPITE COMPANY'S CLAIM THAT THE MOTORS LAST 250,000 TO 300,000 MILES; CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: May 24, 1999
ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED "BURNING" OIL, THEN LOST POWER AND THEN STARTED SMOKING; MECHANIC CLAIMS VALVE GASKET, VALVE SLEEVES, WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN MUST BE REPLACED AT COST OF $3,000, DESPITE COMPANY'S CLAIM THAT THE MOTORS LAST 250,000 TO 300,000 MILES; CAN'T GUARANTEE THAT THIS WILL FIX THE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Apr 6, 1999
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE OXIDIZER, HOWEVER HE WAS INSTRUCTED BY TWO DEALERSHIPS TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE OXIDIZER FAILS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 9, 1999
TRAP OXIDIZER FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, AFTER REPLACEMENT THE HEAD GASKET BLEW, RECALL WORK PERFORMED WITH (2ND) NEW TRAP OXIDIZER AND THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED REPLACEMENT AGAIN, POSSIBLE REMEDY PROBLEM WITH UNIT WHICH MAY BE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HEAD GASKETS AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FRONT TURN SIGNAL FIXTURE FELL OFF OF VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 16, 1997
Incident date: Sep 27, 1997
VEHCILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO SUDDEN STOP WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT THE FLEXIBLE DISC BROKE, THAT IS WHAT CAUSED THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. ANYWAY, THE OWNER STATES THAT IT WAS $6000 WORTH ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Aug 21, 1997
DEALER REFUSED RECALL REPAIRS ON THE TRAP OXIDIZER BECAUSE THE COMPONENT HAS NOT YET FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 27, 1997
HEAD CYLINDER CRACKED TWICE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 27, 1997
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 27, 1997
OIL LEAK.
TIRES
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 22, 1996
TWO OHTSU TIRES SUFFERED BELT SEPARATION. *DSH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 11, 1996
Incident date: Mar 17, 1996
WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE, TURN ON IGNITION, APPLIED BRAKES, SHIFTED TO REVERSE, VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, MADE LOUD SOUND, CAUSED ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Nov 5, 1995
OTHER: AIR BAG COVER IS CRACKING. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET,THE CAR EXPERINCED AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 28, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET,THE CAR EXPERINCED AN ENGINE COMPARMENT FIRE.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Dec 1, 1995
Incident date: Nov 28, 1995
WHEN IGNITION IS OFF, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. TT
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 15, 1995
Incident date: Aug 2, 1995
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TT
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 25, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAS FAILED. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 6, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
ENGINE SEALS/GASKETS FAIL PREMATURELY. *AW
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Feb 2, 1995
Incident date: Dec 4, 1994
AFTER PULLING FROM STOP, OWNER FLAGGED. OWNER STOPPED W/SMOKE FOLLOWED BY FLAMES. FIRE MARSHALL THINKS RUPTURED FUEL LINE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins — 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 300
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
359A
Feb 1, 1997
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
MODELS WITH DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH TRAP OXIDIZERS REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAP OXIDIZER WITH AN OXIDATION CATALYST. *TW
MERCEDES-BENZ 300 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ 300 across all model years (1971–1993).
16
Total Recalls
289
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
17
Reported Crashes
14
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ 300 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 51 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 25 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 32 | View |
| 1990 | 4 | 5 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 1 | 38 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1978 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |