1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E300 years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 10th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 170,023 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 E300 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 | 1 | 100% | 170,023 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz E300.
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.
Main wire harness defective. Insulation leading to all sensors and glow plugs has degraded or disappeared. Bare metal wire is exposed in the engine compartment and driveability, stalling and fire hazard and smoke has been detected.
Other Mercedes Benz E300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E300 | 29 | 8 |
| 2018 E300 | 32 | 7 |
| 2017 E300 | 132 | 16 |
| 2016 E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 E300 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 E300 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 E300 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E300 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz E300?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz E300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E300 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.