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1982 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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6complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Mercedes Benz 300 under individual trim or body names rather than "300", 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.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Engine (3), Visibility (wipers / glass) (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

02/15/2000 · Engine
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK. YH

02/15/2000 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
SUNROOF IS INOPERATIVE. YH

02/15/2000 · Brakes
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN OUT. YH

02/15/2000 · Engine
THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS UNSECURED. YH

02/15/2000 · Engine
THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS UNSECURED. YH

02/15/2000 · Electrical system
ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AT TIMES DUE TO STARTER MOTOR FAILURE. YH

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