1997 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300. That ranks 4th out of 6 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
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.
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
Right front running light failed several times, after last repair the "light defective" dashboard signal still warning of defective light.
Vehicle has one windshield wiper which does not sufficiently clear the windshield in rainy weather conditions. Please give any further details. *ak
The tachometer skipps over 2,000 rpm for a feew seconds while the car continued moving without any noticeable surging.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.