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1993 Mercedes-Benz 300eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300e, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints82 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage134kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300e has problems

8 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
Electrical system81
Engine31
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

1993 Mercedes-Benz 300e recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1993 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10851914 · Mar 28, 2016 · 123,000 miles
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.…
Complaint 10808147 · Dec 3, 2015 · 46,690 miles
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....
Complaint 10806145 · Nov 23, 2015

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