MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mercedes Benz 300

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1992 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:50:04.199Z

Only 22 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 22 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, 1992 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 1992 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
1992: 22 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 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

5 of 22 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing diesel and gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM BENEATH THE HOOD AND INTO THE VEHICLE. I PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110401

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVEWAY IT CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON PASENGER'S COMPARTMENT 8-10 HOURS AFTER IT WAS DRIVEN.CAUSE OF FIRE APPEARED TO BE ELECTRICAL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971215

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

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WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. A MECHANIC AT AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030826

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
VISIBILITY

2 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor.

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THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, WHICH INCLUDED THE MOTOR.*JB PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030129

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19961115 — visibility

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 POSITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 96V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V175000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Mercedes Benz 300?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.