1989 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
- 1989 Mercedes Benz 300 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Vehicle Speed Control (2), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Airbags (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
05/15/2012 · Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE SPEED AND REMAINED IDLE WITH THE RPM'S INCREASING. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V095000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH…
07/27/2001 · Vehicle Speed Control
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
01/29/1996 · Brakes
IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS THE ABS IS NOT WORKING LOCKS UP LIKE NORMAL BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
10/23/1995 · Airbags
DRIVER'S AIRBAG LIGHT LUMINATED. *SD
10/23/1995 · Engine
ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AT STOPS. *SD
10/23/1995 · Seat belts
SEAT BELT BOLTS UNFASTEN FROM FLOOR UNSECURED. *SD
03/08/1995 · Fuel system · fire
ALUMINUM FUEL TANK COMPONENT FAILED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS, EXPENDING GASOLINE TO ADDITIONALLY FUEL THE FIRE. *AW