1995 MERCEDES-BENZ 300
0 recalls — 23 complaints — 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 2, 2009
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E300 DIESEL, WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. INSULATION IS FAILING AND WIRES ARE EXPOSED. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 28, 2006
Incident date: Aug 27, 2006
1995 E300D WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTEGRATING WITH RESPECT TO THE WIRE INSULATION. WHEN THE WIRE IS FLEXED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE THE INSULATION FLAKES OFF LEAVING EXPOSED COPPER WIRE THE CAN SHORT OUT CRITICAL COMPONENT'S AND CAUSE A FIRE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 9, 2005
Incident date: Nov 4, 2005
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 30, 2001
THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH AND RAW GAS WAS GOING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED THE INSULATION AND CAUSE THE WIRES TO TOUCH. THIS CAUSED THE #6 INJECTOR TO SPRAY TO MUCH FUEL. THE WIRES THAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 30, 2001
THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH AND RAW GAS WAS GOING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED THE INSULATION AND CAUSE THE WIRES TO TOUCH. THIS CAUSED THE #6 INJECTOR TO SPRAY TO MUCH FUEL. THE WIRES THAT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Mar 30, 2001
THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH AND RAW GAS WAS GOING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED THE INSULATION AND CAUSE THE WIRES TO TOUCH. THIS CAUSED THE #6 INJECTOR TO SPRAY TO MUCH FUEL. THE WIRES THAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS ON 1995 E320 MERCEDES ARE FLAWED BEYOND BELIEF. THE ENTIRE HARNESS BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR IGNITION COILS AND THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS A SEVERE FIRE PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WIRE INSULATION IS INFERIOR IN MATERIAL QUALITY. THE INSULAT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 2, 1999
Incident date: Jan 2, 1999
CONSUMER WAS TURNING A CORNER WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED , TOTAL VEHICLE FAILURE.SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE HOOD BURSTING INTO FLAMES . NO DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE, BUT TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, INCLUDING THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE MELTED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED. QCAW
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS FAILED. QCAW
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Jan 31, 1998
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 3, 1997
NOISES COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN SLOWING DOWN ON AN INCLINE WHEN REVERSIN BECAUSE THE CONTROL ARM BOLTS ARE LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 6, 1996
ABS BRAKES SQUEAL DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Aug 31, 1994
PASSENGER SIDE WIRING UNDER DASH FAILED AFTER RECALL. *DH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1994
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 7, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1994
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
HEADLIGHTS CAST DARK SHADOWS. *SD
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILED TO KEEP GLASS CLEAN, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Feb 4, 1996
HEADLIGHTS CAST DARK SHADOWS. *SD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1995
VACUUM LOCK SYSTEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 28, 1995
Incident date: Jun 3, 1995
THE ENGINE MAKES A CLUNKING SOUND. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 28, 1995
Incident date: Jun 3, 1995
TRANSMISSION HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ 300
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
MB77/35
Apr 1, 1995
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
UNKNOWN
MBNA82/81
Feb 1, 1995
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BONDING HEADLAMP LENS TO HOUSING. *TW
4477
Jan 1, 1995
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NEW SOFT TOP CONTROL MODULE WHICH LOWERS THE WINDOWS SLIGHTLY WHEN OPENING DOOR. *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
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2002 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 0 | 23 | |
| 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 | 1 | 38 | View |
| 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 |