1986 Mercedes-Benz 300eProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2009. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other 300e 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 300e median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300e, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
What 300e owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION OCCURRING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
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