MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mercedes Benz 300

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1988 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:09:31.619Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
1

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 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 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 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1987: 29 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 5 complaints 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 1987: 29 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 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

1988: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Engine overhaul in the first year. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-28

Air bags

2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

INJURY
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While driving about 5-10 MPH the air bag on the driver's side deployed for no apparent reason. The dealer is aware of the situation. The air bag has not been replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-21

Visibility

1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing interior.

INJURY
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Spring on day/night mechanism on rear-view mirror cracked and plastic bottom flew into driver's lap, causing injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25

Vehicle speed control

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1993-05-06Defect petitionClosed 1993-06-11 Accel linkage disconnection
  2. R
    1993-07-16Vehicle speed control93V095000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V095000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.