MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercedes Benz 300

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1987 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:55.130Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 6 complaints 1984: 4 complaints 1984 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 2002
1987: 29 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 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
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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

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

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

INJURY DEATH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
TIRES

2 of 29 total reports mention: tires.

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 air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V095000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 air bags, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.