1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling20
Vehicle speed control20
Electrical system20
Seats10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10
Visibility10
Exterior lighting10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other 300 Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 300 Series median. How we score

'88'90'91'92'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300 Series owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FORMANIC TRANSFER CASE FAILED, WAS REPLACED AT 42718 MILES, FORMANIC LIGHT CAME ON, HAD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED A SECOND TIME ON 1/10/01 AT 84,000 MILES, HOWEVER, FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY, FAILURE OF INTERNAL BEARINGS, CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, WHERE…
Complaint 8000846 · Dec 18, 2001

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