1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
0 recalls — 19 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
19 total complaints
1 crashes 14 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 13, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
SUDDEN ACCELERATION SYNDROME. I BELIEVE I ELIMINATED THIS PROBLEM BY DISCONNECTING THE CRUISE CONTROL AMP LOCATED UNDER THE DASH BOARD BY UNPLUGGING CABLE ATTACHED TO THE UNIT. WAS ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM BY RECONNECTING THE ATTACHED CABLE. BELIEVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN DEFECTIVE. A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jan 12, 2006
Incident date: Jan 4, 2006
I JUST EXPERIENCED MY 4TH FUEL TANK FRACTURE OVER 5 YEARS. THE FRACTURES OCCUR IN THE SURFACE OF THE TANK NOT CAUSED BY WEAR OF ANY SORT. THEY JUST SPONTANEOUSLY OCCUR. THE TANK IS COMPLETELY FACTORY INSTALLED IN THE TRUNK OF THE CAR THIS ALLOWS FUMES TO ENTER THE ENTIRE CAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGERO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 10, 2005
I HAVE EXPERIENCED HAIRLINE CRACK FAILURES IN THREE (3) SEPARATE FUEL TANKS PLACED INTO MY 1986 MERCEDES 300E 4 DOOR SEDAN OVER 6 YEARS. THESE CRACKS NEVER ALLOWED LIQUID TO ESCAPE, BUT FUMES DID REPEATEDLY EMIT INTO THE CAR TRUNK AND PASSENGER CABIN. AFTER BEING IN PLACE FOR 9 MONTHS THE 3RD TANK I... Read more
TIRES
Nov 28, 2004
Incident date: Nov 27, 2004
BLOWOUT, WITH 4/32 TREAD LEFT, OF SCHWAB Z800 ULTRA RADIAL WITH 100,000 MILE WARRANTY, AT APPROX 50,200 MILES, OCCURRED AS DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED ON FREEWAY WITH NO IMPACT OR PRIOR DAMAGE TO TIRE. 11/27/2004. TIRES PURCHASED 6/29/99 AS PAIR. ROTATED AND KEPT PROPERLY INFLATED, WHEELS ALIGNED. ON... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 2, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION OCCURRING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jun 4, 1999
WHIILE REACHING INTO VEHICLE FOR A POCKET BOOK THE STRAP PULLED SHIFT LEVER INTO GEAR WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH NO KEY IN IT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO GEAR AND ROLL DOWN HILL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG RESULTING IN INJURIES (BURNS) TO FACE AND CHEST AND DAMAGES TO VEHICLE.
1 injured
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BECAME SEPARATED AT THE BALL JOINT AND THE TIE ROD BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
WHEELS
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BECAME SEPARATED AT THE BALL JOINT AND THE TIE ROD BROKE OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO BECOME LOOSE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Feb 17, 1998
THE POWER SEATS MOVE BACK AND FORWARD ON THEIR OWN. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 12, 1996
Incident date: Oct 2, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT IMPACT AIRBAG HAD DEPLOYED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK *JB
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURIES AFTER RECALL.
4 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FRONT/REAR SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK WILL NOT ADJUST.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1995
MOTOR MOUNTS FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
DRIVESHAFT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURIES AFTER RECALL.
4 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1995
FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING INJURIES AFTER RECALL.
4 injured
EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
MERCEDES-BENZ 300E — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ 300E across all model years.
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Total Recalls
57
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths