1991 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (7), Engine (5), Airbags (4), Electrical system (3), Steering (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/04/2009 · Electrical system
MY 1991 300SL BENZ HAS HAD TO HAVE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED PER MB DEALER BECAUSE IT'S GOING BAD AND DECOMPOSING CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE PROBLEM. THIS AFTER A NO START PROBLEM AND A MONTH IN THE SHOP. AND THEY NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. NOW , AFTER REPLACING THE HARNESS , THEY ARE STILL NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT…
06/28/2005 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE DRIVE TRAIN ON THE CONSUMERS 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300 LOCKED UP. *JB THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN TOTALLY ISOLATED TO THE CONTROL UNIT. THE TOTAL LOCK UP OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OR THE PROBLEM MAY BE ELSEWHERE CAUSED BY A CERTAIN SET OF CONDITIONS. *SC
06/27/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN 1991, MERCEDES BENZ, 300D 2.5 TURBO, RIGHT REAR GOODYEAR ROAD HANDLER VOYAGER LX TIRE SIZE P195/60R15, DOT PJUNYBLR319 EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT IN SIDEWALL OF TIRE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, AND THEY WERE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE. *AK *SLC
10/12/2000 · Steering
REPLACED RIGHT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. *CJ
10/12/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain
FRONT HALF SHAFT BOOTS LEAKS. *CJ
10/12/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain
DEALER REPLACED C/V BOOTS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. *CJ
10/12/2000 · Brakes
THE LEFT FRONT ABS SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *CJ
10/12/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PROCEEDING FORWARD FROM A FULL STOP AND IS TURNING TO EITHER THE RIGHT OR LEFT THERE IS A SERIOUS VIBRATION AND SHUTTERING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY FRONT-END ALIGNMENTS AND HAS HAD THE TRANSFER CASE REPLACED TWICE, THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. *CJ