1984 Mercedes Benz 300
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
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 4 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Tread separation similar to the firestone recalled tires. *ak (DOT number: Y7P9 tiresize: P195/75R14)
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-01
Suspension
1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
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Front end misaligned.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-10
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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Devestating failure of engine main pulley..split in two pieces
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-19
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
1987-05-22Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-29 Sudden acceleration
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1984 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 1984 Mercedes Benz 300?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 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.