1991 Mercedes Benz 300E
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1991: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the throttle linkage froze . Nlm
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-29
Suspension
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
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Front support bracket that holds the coil spring thts atached to the bdy chasis is starting to come apart has cracks
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10
Service brakes
1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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When backing up going down a slight hill the brake skip and you have to pump the brake to stop it .thank god I do not live on a steep hill my drive way has a little hill w bhen backing out the garage.. Since I am not that educated in cars .
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-17
Engine
1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, he began to smell smoke in the cabin of the vehicle. Moments later he noticed smoke bellowing from the hood of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-22
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Mercedes Benz 300E — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1991 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 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E 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.