MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mercedes Benz 300

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1986 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:37.385Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 6 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 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 2002
1986: 13 complaints
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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

6 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

AIR BAGS

2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED 11 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION. NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960601

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: tires.

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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. *TT *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030109

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870522 — DP (closed 19871029)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19871029 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19880310 — PE (closed 19880502)

ABS FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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:frontal, accounting for 46% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.