1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical system (2), Engine (2), Suspension (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 (4)
07/07/2005 · Vehicle Speed Control
DT: CONSUMER STATES HIS WIFE WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR QUIT WORKING. SHE THEN HAD TO CROSS LANES TO PULL OFF THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER. THE CONSUMER FOUND ONLINE THAT THERE WAS RECALL, NHTSA CAMPAIGN 93V095000. HE THEN CALLED MERCEDES AND INQUIRED ABOUT THIS RECALL, AFTER SUPPLYING HIS VIN THEY INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHI…
12/18/2004 · Electrical system
WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALL RUBBER HOSES ON THE VACUUM SYSTEM HAVE DETERIORATED .THE WIRING CONNECTORS HAVE ALL FELL APART AND THE HOSES HAVE TURNED HARD AND FELL APART. *JB
12/18/2001 · Suspension
FORMANIC TRANSFER CASE FAILED, WAS REPLACED AT 42718 MILES, FORMANIC LIGHT CAME ON, HAD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED A SECOND TIME ON 1/10/01 AT 84,000 MILES, HOWEVER, FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY, FAILURE OF INTERNAL BEARINGS, CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, WHERE MECHANIC ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR FOR A THIRD TIME. DEALER URGED C…
01/12/1997 · Engine
POOR DESIGN OF RADIATOR CAUSED IT TO BREAK.