MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz 300

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1997 Mercedes Benz 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:03.055Z

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
0

None on file

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 1991: 19 complaints 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 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 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 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 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2002: 3 complaints 2002

1997: 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

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

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle has one windshield wiper which does not sufficiently clear the windshield in rainy weather conditions. Please give any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-06-26

Service brakes

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

Seats

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing power adjust.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

The tachometer skipps over 2,000 RPM for a feew seconds while the car continued moving without any noticeable surging.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-05

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Mercedes Benz 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Mercedes Benz 300?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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