Mercedes Benz 300 Series years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 300 Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 300 Series years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 300 Series complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz 300 Series problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical42
- Engine9
- Fuel system4
- Transmission3
- Acceleration2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Lights1
- Brakes1
- Body1
Mercedes Benz 300 Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | - | 12 | Electrical | 177,900 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | - | 21 | Electrical | 152,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | - | 13 | Electrical | 130,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1991 | - | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 300 Series
What years of the Mercedes Benz 300 Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 300 Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 300 Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 300 Series?
Electrical, with 42 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and fuel system (4).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 300 Series have?
No recalls on record.
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