Mercedes Benz 300 engine problems
14 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
144 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
119,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1971 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 42 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
14 of 144 complaints match this topic (9.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 508817 · 1996-09-19 (September 19, 1996)
COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 508817 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458536 · 2012-05-15 (May 15, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE SPEED AND REMAINED IDLE WITH THE RPM'S INCREASING. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V095000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE HIS VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458536 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8024188 · 2002-12-11 (December 11, 2002)
300 SE, VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTANTLY. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8024188 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 502008 · 1996-02-23 (February 23, 1996)
DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR/BRACKET FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 502008 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10154252 · 2006-03-31 (March 31, 2006)
1993 MB 300E - WIRING HARNESS HAS BEGUN TO DETERIORATE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL AND OR NOT START. STALLING CAN OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, THUS LOSING ALL POWER TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 158,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154252 at NHTSA ↗