1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other E 300 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 E 300 median. How we score
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What E 300 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MAIN WIRE HARNESS DEFECTIVE. INSULATION LEADING TO ALL SENSORS AND GLOW PLUGS HAS DEGRADED OR DISAPPEARED. BARE METAL WIRE IS EXPOSED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVEABILITY, STALLING AND FIRE HAZARD AND SMOKE HAS BEEN DETECTED.
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