1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 211,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 211,750 miles.
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.
“Cracks in the rear sub-frame the necessitated a $3,000 repair that Mercedes-Benz would not cover. It was recommended that I not drive the car until the repair was made. The piece in question was above the rear axle and supported the suspension and rear springs. From research I have done it affected 1987-1988 mercedes station wagons. I read that mercedes covered this repair for 10 years, but not in the us. I think this repair should be a warranty item for the life of the vehicle. The replacement piece was much heavier than the one that originally came on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221920, filed 2008-03, 211,750 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
7 complaintsAir bags
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 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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