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1997 Mercedes Benz 300 problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 is electrical system. It has 1.7 times the complaints of a typical 300 model year.

Typical year1.7x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 2, 1999 · Engine · FL

Repeated service calls to correct problem since car had approximatekly 6,000 miles. One service repair cost $1,674. Which did not correct the problem. Nw engine check light appeared car back to dealer for sixth time car has 17, 450 miles at this time.

Filed Apr 9, 1999 · Electrical · PA

No summary listed for this vehicle.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · MD

Right front running light failed several times, after last repair the "light defective" dashboard signal still warning of defective light.

Filed Jun 26, 1998 · Visibility · CA

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

Filed Apr 6, 1998 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

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

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Questions about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300, 1.7 times a typical 300 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300 have?

No recalls on record.

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