1997 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Lights (2), Electrical system (1), Seats (1), Brakes (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/02/1999 · Engine
REPEATED SERVICE CALLS TO CORRECT PROBLEM SINCE CAR HAD APPROXIMATEKLY 6,000 MILES. ONE SERVICE REPAIR COST $1,674. WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NW ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED CAR BACK TO DEALER FOR SIXTH TIME CAR HAS 17, 450 MILES AT THIS TIME.
04/22/1999 · Lights
INSTRUMENT GAUGE CLUSTER DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ALL THE GAUGES, SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO FAIL, BULBS BURNING OUT.
04/09/1999 · Electrical system
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
04/05/1999 · Lights
RIGHT FRONT RUNNING LIGHT FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, AFTER LAST REPAIR THE "LIGHT DEFECTIVE" DASHBOARD SIGNAL STILL WARNING OF DEFECTIVE LIGHT.
04/05/1999 · Engine
ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY BUCKS AT 2,250 RPM AT 55 MPH, UNABLE TO RECTIFY.
04/05/1999 · Seats
ELECTRONIC SEAT MEMORY FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.
04/05/1999 · Brakes
BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
06/26/1998 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
VEHICLE HAS ONE WINDSHIELD WIPER WHICH DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK