Vehicle speed controlPart report
1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 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 vehicle speed control of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 93V095000May 27, 1993Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.Covers: Mercedes-Benz 300 1987–1991
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 14% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 10% |
| 1986 | 3 | 23% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300
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3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology