1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 24%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300, 24% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Trap oxidizer failed prior to recall, after replacement the head gasket blew, recall work performed with (2nd) new trap oxidizer and the head gasket needed replacement again, possible remedy problem with unit which may be causing damage to the head gaskets after recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #513477, filed 1997-05“Engine suddenly started burning oil, then lost power and then started smoking; mechanic claims valve gasket, valve sleeves, water pump and timing chain must be replaced at cost of $3,000, despite company's claim that the motors last 250,000 to 300,000 miles; can't guarantee that this will fix the problem. Rebuilt engine will cost $10,000. Electrical problem is short in driver's side power window that causes fuses to burn out. Mechanic can't find the problem. In addition, trip odometer stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #707386, filed 1999-06“Consumer received the recall notice for replacement of the oxidizer, however he was instructed by two dealerships to continue to drive the vehicle until the oxidizer fails.”
NHTSA complaint #521390, filed 1997-02Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 2 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 25% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 7 | 18% |
| 1992 | 5 | 23% |
| 1991 | 4 | 21% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
| 1988 | 3 | 43% |
| 1987 | 7 | 24% |
| 1983 | 3 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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