MYRModel Year Report

1983 Mercedes Benz 300

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1983 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:31.859Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2002: 3 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2002: 3 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2002: 3 complaints 2002

1983: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19821
19836
19844
19855
198613
198729
19887
19895
19905
199119
199222
199339
19944
199516
19968
19975
19982
19996
20023

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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Timing chain failed resulting in complete engine failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-06

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and equipment

Tires

2 of 6 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Suspension

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension.

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Broken sway bar in front of car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-19

Also filed under Steering

Steering

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1983 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 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 1983 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Mercedes Benz 300 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.