1998 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300. That ranks 6th out of 6 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.