1987 Mercedes Benz 300

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1987 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:47.137Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1987: 29 complaints

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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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

9 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

AIR BAGS

6 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

INJURY

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DRIVING ON INTERSTATE...AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SEAT BELTS LOCKED, CAUSED INJURIES TO LEFT ARM, PAIN UP THROUGH ARM AND NECK, BRUISES, AND BURNS. DROVE TO MB ON 5/30/06. THEY CHECKED CAR OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060605

I WAS DRIVING MY 1987 MERCEDES 300E ON THE INTERSTATE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING MY LEFT ARM, BURNS AND BRUISES FROM THE AIRBAG. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO SETTLE THIS MATTER. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060529

VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THERE NECK AND WRIST. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030205

POWER TRAIN

4 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

INJURY DEATH

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WHEN IGNITION IS OFF, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951201

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY

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AFTER BEING HIT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE THROTTLE STUCK IN A FULL THROTTLE MODE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120813

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES

TIRES

3 of 29 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19871029 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19880310 — PE (closed 19880502)

ABS FAILURES

R 19930716 — vehicle speed control

DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.

Campaign 93V095000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 93V095000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Mercedes Benz 300?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.