1991 Mercedes-Benz 300eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300e, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 10, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300e has problems

7 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
Fuel system, gasoline20
Electrical system10
Engine11
Service brakes10
Suspension10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

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

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

Best & worst years

1991 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

'86'89'90'91'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300e owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING IN TRAFFIC CONSUMER NOTICED A GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM TRUNK COMPARTMENT. WHEN SHE LIFTED UP THE TRUNK AREA GASOLINE HAS SPILLED INSIDE OF TRUNK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
Complaint 8012502 · Jun 24, 2002

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