1996 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 300. That ranks 2nd out of 6 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 182,625 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 182,625 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 159,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 25% | 159,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | 209,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 13% | 159,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 159,600 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | 159,600 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz 300.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car loosing power when driving. *tr
Car stalls at 40+ mph in traffic apparently choked for fuel. After 5 to 10 minutes at rest - the car can be started although the key must be held in the start position for 30 to 40 seconds. This is a 1996 300d mercedes benz 4-door sedan. It was diagnosed by a certified mercedes benze repair center…
Driving at 70 mph on cruise control and electronics on front dash went blank, car decelerated, and i had to get off the road before it stopped. Car would not start for approximately 30 minutes. Was able to restart and drive to safety. Drove car home after a few days - in area away from home and had…
The welded bracket rusted, and in april 2003, the left hand coil spring bracket failed. Also, in febuary 2004, the right hand coil spring bracket failed. *ak the front of the vehicle jumped into the air, made noises, and a black object had flown off the right side of the vehicle. Every light…
Problems with wrong size tire on vehicle.*mr consumer returned vehicle to purchasing dealer who replaced the tires with the correct size at no charge. *ph
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.