MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mercedes Benz 300

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1993 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:33.941Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
39
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

64% of complaints

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

1993: 39 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

64% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

1. Burning smell 2. Poor running fast idle to no idle 3. Bm never heard of the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-12

I talked to several machanics and to dealer they told me that it is a common problem in this vehicle I am very suprised that it has never been recalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-18

The engine harness problem after owning my car since 1993. It is clear that the engine harness was made with biodegradable material which has now lost it's plastic covering over the metal wires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-10

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Steering

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and shaft sector.

Show complaint excerpts

Shaking developes in the steering wheel while driving. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-02

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing fuel injection system.

Vehicle speed control

5% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    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

1993 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V175000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.