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Mercedes Benz 300E years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the Mercedes Benz 300E since 1990. The 1993 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
0
Worst year
1993
Model years
1990-1993

Mercedes Benz 300E years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz 300E stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz 300E years

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Mercedes Benz 300E complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911993

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Most common Mercedes Benz 300E problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    9
  • Engine
    5
  • Tires
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes Benz 300E problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1993-8Electrical134,34400
1991-7Fuel system00
1990-3Tires00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz 300E

What years of the Mercedes Benz 300E should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 300E has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 300E?

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

Electrical, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and tires (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 300E have?

No recalls on record.

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