1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1995 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
3 of 4 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Poor design of radiator caused it to break.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-30
Vehicle speed control
2 of 4 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-07
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-18
Also filed under Power train
Power train
2 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift and automatic transmission.
Exterior lighting
2 of 4 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights and headlights.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 Series have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.