1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
0 recalls — 12 complaints — 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Mar 17, 2016
I HAVE BEEN AN ARDENT SUPPORTER OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ LINE FOR MANY YEARS AND MODELS. CURRENTLY I OWN A 1993 300SE AND MY "SUMMER CAR," A 1978 450SL. BOTH OF MY CARS ARE MAINTAINED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS, IT IS NOT A EXAGGERATION TO SAY THAT YOU COULD EAT OFF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF EITHER CAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300E (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER AND THE REAR STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 3, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300E (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE WHAT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STARTER AND THE REAR STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2015
Incident date: Nov 23, 2015
EARLY IN MORNING AS COLD TEMPERATURE, THE STATER NOT WORKING . LATER IN THE MORNING, ABOUT 1000 AM AS TEMPERATURE GET WARMER...IT WORK....MY GOD....
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *TR
Fire
1 injured
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Jan 19, 2015
WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IN SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *TR
Fire
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 24, 2013
Incident date: Sep 24, 2013
MY ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAS CRUMBLING INSULATION, AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THIS OBVIOUSLY COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FIRES, STALLING, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, LOSS OF POWER, ETC. MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE FREEWAY AND IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS. THIS PROBLEM IS H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2013
Incident date: Jan 22, 2013
CAR IS MIS-FIRING AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE HARNESS JUST CRUMBLED WHEN HE TOUCHED IT. THE ENTIRE HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
ENGINE
Jan 22, 2013
Incident date: Jan 22, 2013
CAR IS MIS-FIRING AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE HARNESS JUST CRUMBLED WHEN HE TOUCHED IT. THE ENTIRE HARNESS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2012
Incident date: Jun 9, 2012
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS THE SECOND OWNER. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE IN NEAR MINT CONDITION COSMETICALLY AS WELL AS MECHANICALLY. UPON INSPECTION MY LOCAL MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE AND BATTERY WIRING HARNESSES WERE DETERIORATING, CAUSING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS INCLUDING SURGING/ROUGH IDLE, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 31, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
PURCHASED 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300E AND IT DEVELOPED ENGINE MISS. TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNE UP AND WAS ADVISED THAT UNABLE TO TUNE UP DUE TO ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION DISINTEGRATION. A COMMON DEFECT WITH THESE MODELS SINCE THEY WERE NEW. THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. CALLED MERCED... Read more
ENGINE
May 31, 2012
Incident date: May 30, 2012
PURCHASED 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300E AND IT DEVELOPED ENGINE MISS. TOOK TO MECHANIC FOR TUNE UP AND WAS ADVISED THAT UNABLE TO TUNE UP DUE TO ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION DISINTEGRATION. A COMMON DEFECT WITH THESE MODELS SINCE THEY WERE NEW. THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. CALLED MERCED... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 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.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 300E
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 |
S-B-54.10/262
Nov 17, 2014
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
MERCEDES MY-ALL MODELS 164.195 212.095, 221-195 222-163, 245.286 . VEHICLES MUST BE EXAMINED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ACCIDENT TO AVOID DAMAGE TO HV BATTERY. *LJ
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