1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 miles. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1989 mercedes benz 300se. The contact stated when driving 45 MPH he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. The engine returned to idle speed and remained idle with the RPM's increasing. The contact stated NHTSA recall campaign id number: 93v095000, vehicle speed control. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the recall does not include his VIN. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10458536, filed 2012-05, 170,000 milesRelated 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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