1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%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 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300, 14% 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.
“Air bags deployed while driving at 55mph. Vehicle was not involved in a collision. After vehicle was inspected it was determined that flex disc caused driveshaft to come loose,activating the air bag sensor. Manufacturer was notified. The drivetrain had snapped and the sensor to the air bag is located there, causing the airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #895836, filed 2001-09“Additional space is needed to provide a copy of the complaint and experts' opinions which contain the requested information. Please provide me an e-mail address, a mailing address and/or a fax number. Thank you. The consumers 4 old son was inside the vehicle. As the mother was removing the child from the vehicle, the child inadvertently made contact with the center automatic transmission shift lever, which caused the automobile to shift from park to another gear. The consumer had her 6 month old son in her arms. As soon as the vehicle shifted out of park, it rolled backwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225545, filed 2008-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
| 1996 | 2 | 25% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 20% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
7 complaintsAir bags
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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