Very premature brake pad and roter replacement required, I have spoken to dozens of owners of this same vehicle and we all have the same complaint. Where brakes traditionally last 30,000 miles +/- this models brakes last 8,000-12,000 miles. Technician at
The worst 1998 Mercedes Benz 300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
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- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Mercedes Benz 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Friday morning - 9:30 a.m. - 4/23/99 I drove from my home (2368 burma hills drive ) to the boys and girls club on michigan avenue. And parked in their parking lot. After I had been there approximately 20 minutes I was notified my gas tank was leaking badly. Withthe help of club employees we secured the area, and put a large container under the vehicle to catch the gas. Aaa was called to tke my vehicle to mcconnell automotive . The manufacturer (mercedes) was contacted and informed and they informed us that the gas tank was not guaranteed against road hazards. I think this completely exposed plastic tank is extremely dangerous, especially since it is on a sports utility vehicle which is advertised for off the road useage. I thinkthe tank should be protected by a steel glide plate. They informed me that I coud not install a protective plate or it would void my vehicle warranty. Frankly I am scared to drive the vehicle now that I see how vulnerable the fuel tank is to damage.
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Questions about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300
Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300, fewer than a typical 300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300 have?
No recalls on record.
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