MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercedes Benz 300

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1991 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:09:31.744Z

Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1991

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 1991: 19 complaints 1991 19 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 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 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 19 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 1991: 19 complaints 1991 19 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

1991: 19 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 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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During a frontal impact accident at 35 MPH. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Passenger's side shoulder belt did not retract, resulting in an injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-27

,vehicle involved in a frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, spped 25MPH, dual airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-28

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Power train

4 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and constant velocity joint.

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The drive train on the consumers 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 locked up. *jb the problem had been totally isolated to the control unit. The total lock up occurred intermittently or the problem may be elsewhere caused by a certain set of conditions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-29

Electrical system

3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
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Electrical wiring overheated, causing fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

My 1991 300SL benz has had to have the engine wiring harness replaced per mb dealer because it's going bad and decomposing causing a potential fire problem. This after a no start problem and a month in the shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-04

Vehicle speed control

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    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 →

  2. R
    1996-11-15Visibility96V175000 If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V095000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96V175000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
2 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.