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SeatsPart report

1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%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 1 complaints about the seats of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997120%
1996113%
199115%
198713%

Other parts of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300

Engine cooling
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body 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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