1988 MERCEDES BENZ 300 Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
Jan 30, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE. *AK
Jul 21, 1998
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 5-10 MPH THE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. THE AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. *AK
Sep 19, 1996
Electrical System
COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Oct 17, 1995
Engine And Engine Cooling
PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSING BROKE, CAUSED LOSS OF COOLANT WHICH DAMAGED THE ENGINE. TT
Jul 10, 1995
Air Bags
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT WAS FLASHING OFF/ON, REPLACED AIR BAG, STILL HAPPENS ON LONG TRIPS. *DSH
Jul 10, 1995
Engine And Engine Cooling
WATER PUMP DEFECTIVE.
Apr 14, 1995
Visibility
SPRING ON DAY/NIGHT MECHANISM ON REAR-VIEW MIRROR CRACKED AND PLASTIC BOTTOM FLEW INTO DRIVER'S LAP, CAUSING INJURY. *SKD
Mar 28, 1995
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE OVERHAUL IN THE FIRST YEAR. TT