1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
0 recalls — 14 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Sep 2, 2003
CAR CUTS OFF AFTER A LONG DRIVE WHEN COASTING TO A STOP OR WHEN TURNING. WHEN ENGINE CUTS OFF POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONS (VERY UPSETTING WHILE TURNING WHICH IS USUALLY WHEN IT CUTS OFF). HAVE TAKEN IT TO PRIVATE SHOP AND MERCEDES DEALER BUT NOTHING RESOLVED THE ISSUE. CAR IS DRIVEN RARELY... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 31, 2009
Incident date: Mar 31, 2009
SUDDEN ACCELERATION . A 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300E WITH AROUND 158,900 MILES. SINCE THE PAST 6 WEEKS HAS BEEN EXHIBITING THE APPARENTLY HARD TO PROOF CASE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 101. THERE WAS A CONSTRUCTION GOING ON SO THE TRAVELING SPEED O... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE OR SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP POSITION. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND AT THE DEALER ONCE, HOWEVER, AND NEITHER OF THEM COULD RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM.*AK WHEN TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHTS THE SRS AND ABS LIGHT ... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 14, 2003
Incident date: May 16, 2003
PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *MR (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT) THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *SCC *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 18, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER ASSISTANCE ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. DEALER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: May 1, 1995
UNTIL I READ ABOUT OTHERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT, I ASSUMED THIS WAS NORMAL. I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALER ABOUT IT, AND WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY OVER $2500 TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY -- I INTENDED FOR THE DATE SHOWN TO INDICATE WHE... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 7, 1999
Incident date: Sep 10, 1999
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHP WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 22, 1999
Incident date: Mar 28, 1999
THE DASH INDICATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. DEALER SAYS SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAG UNIT ARE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED AT 1350 PLUS LABOR. PLEASE ADD VIN#. *AK
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 1999
Incident date: Mar 28, 1999
THE DASH INDICATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. DEALER SAYS SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAG UNIT ARE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED AT 1350 PLUS LABOR. PLEASE ADD VIN#. *AK
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
SUNROOF SQUEAKS.
AIR BAGS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jun 29, 1995
SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 6, 1997
Incident date: Jul 3, 1996
VEHICLE SLIPS OUT OF GEAR ON AN FLAT PLANTFORM, WHEN THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE ROLLS BACKWARD. OWNER HAS HEARD THE VEHICLE SLIP OUT OF GEAR MANY TIMES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY DID MINOR WORK. ALSO THEY TOLD HER TO PUT ON HER EMERGENCY BRAKES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Apr 17, 1995
ALUMINUM COMPONENT OF FUEL TANK FAILED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, EXPENDING GASOLINE T0 ADDITIONALLY FUEL THE FIRE. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy — 1989 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 |
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