1990 Mercedes Benz 300 Series recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Mercedes Benz 300 Series under individual trim or body names rather than "300 Series", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1990 Mercedes Benz 300 Series owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
01/11/2004 · Electrical system
INTERMITTENT WIRING PROBLEMS CAUSE STALLING AND THE LOSS OF FUNCTIONS.*AK
08/27/1998 · Fuel system
SINGLE ARM WIPER MOTOR FAILURE AT 50 MILES PER HOUR. FUEL PUMPS, MOTOR, POWER ASSISTED BRAKES AND STEERING FAILS AT 70 MILES PER HOUR.