1996 Mercedes-Benz 300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 209,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 209,800 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.
“Driving at 70 MPH on cruise control and electronics on front dash went blank, car decelerated, and I had to get off the road before it stopped. Car would not start for approximately 30 minutes. Was able to restart and drive to safety. Drove car home after a few days - in area away from home and had to use rental. On return home with vehicle, it again stalled out while driving at 40mph on a drawbridge at night! Again, car was able to eventually get restarted and driven to safety. I have had car at mercedes dealership and two other car repair centers that were endorsed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088701, filed 2004-08, 159,600 milesTransmission 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 300
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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