1984 Mercedes-Benz 300sdProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300sd, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 10, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300sd 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10

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

0 recalls

1984 Mercedes-Benz 300sd recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other 300sd 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 300sd median. How we score

'84'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 300sd owners report

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

WIRES UNDER THE HOOD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE CRACKED (THE WIRE INSULLATION). THE INSULATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL WIRE IS CRACKED (OWNER CAN SEE THE COPPER WIRE) THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 817068 · Oct 10, 1997

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