MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 300

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1990 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:04.634Z

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
4

Campaigns on file for 1990

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 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 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 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 19 complaints 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 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 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

1990: 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.

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

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300 se, vehicle stalls at any speed, check engine light comes on intermittantly. Dealer unable to find problem. Mr

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-11

While driving there was a loud noise due to the rear motor mounts dropping. Dealer has seen vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-30

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

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A/c heater core leaked allowing the toxic anti-freeze to spray into the vehicle onto consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-10

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

The passenger side air bag has melted. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-23

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-11-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V033000 Bolts used for the brake strut support do not meet specifications and may break.

    Remedy: Replace hex nut bolts with bolts that meet specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1990-04-20Tires90V062000 Left front and left rear tires may have been damaged by a worn chain drive of the conveyor system.

    Remedy: Replace damaged tires with tires of the same brand name.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1990-04-20Equipment90V068000 Under certain operating conditions, the plastic cover of the preresistor for the auxiliary fan may melt, possibly igniting the preresistor.

    Remedy: Replace the preresistor with version having a metal cover.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. 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

1990 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

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

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V033000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 90V062000 · Tires
  • Recall 90V068000 · Equipment
  • Recall 93V095000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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