MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mercedes Benz 300E

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1989 Mercedes Benz 300E
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:53.473Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 300E Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1993: 8 complaints 1993
1989: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
198611
198911
19903
19917
19938

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

4 of 11 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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SUDDEN ACCELERATION . A 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300E WITH AROUND 158,900 MILES. SINCE THE PAST 6 WEEKS HAS BEEN EXHIBITING THE APPARENTLY HARD TO PROOF CASE OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS WHILE DRIVING TO WORK ON HIGHWAY 101.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090331

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN INCLINE OR SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP POSITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041117

WHEELS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

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PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *MR (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT) THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20031014

VISIBILITY

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mercedes Benz 300E — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Mercedes Benz 300E 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 1989 Mercedes Benz 300E?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mercedes Benz 300E have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.