MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mercedes Benz 300

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1989 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:59.858Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 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 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 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 1989: 5 complaints 1989 5 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

1989: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

2 of 5 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1989 Mercedes Benz 300SE. The contact stated when driving 45 MPH he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The engine returned to idle speed and remained idle with the RPM's increasing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-15

Service brakes

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Aluminum fuel tank component failed under fire conditions, expending gasoline to additionally fuel the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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

1989 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 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.