MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mercedes Benz 300

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1986 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:34.812Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 6 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 13 1987: 29 complaints 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 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 13 1987: 29 complaints 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 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1986 13 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

1986: 13 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 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

8 of 13 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle suddenly accelerated 11 times, once resulting in loss of control and collision. No deployment of air bag during accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Vehicle speed control

3 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

CRASH

Seat belts

2 of 13 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

INJURY

Tires

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving right rear tire blew out. The next day it was noted that other 3 tires had tread separation. Inspection revealed tires were defective.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-09

Structure

1 of 13 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-05-22Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-29 Sudden acceleration
  2. I
    1987-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration
  3. I
    1988-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-02 ABS failures

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 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.