1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 134,344miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.2L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine (3) and suspension (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 134,344 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system8 100%
- Engine3 38%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My entire wiring harness has crumbling insulation, and this appears to be a very widespread problem. This obviously could lead to engine fires, stalling, sudden acceleration, loss of power, etc. My vehicle has stalled several times on the freeway and in the middle of intersections. This problem is heavily documented on the internet with all 91-96 mercedes models.”
NHTSA complaint #10545187, filed 2013-09, 149,500 milesEngine: “Purchased 1993 mercedes benz 300E and it developed engine miss. Took to mechanic for tune up and was advised that unable to tune up due to engine wiring harness insulation disintegration. A common defect with these models since they were new. That it was a manufacturers defect. Called mercedes benz USA and was advised to tow car to nearest mercedes dealer ( romano mercedes fayetteville ny) for inspection . They inspected and found insulation in harness to be bad, and said they would replace it for $2600.00. We then called mercedes USA back and they deny problem and help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10460188, filed 2012-05, 103,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 1992 mercedes benz 300E (na). The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact was unsure what warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the starter and the rear struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,690.”
NHTSA complaint #10808147, filed 2015-12, 46,690 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 123,000 and 145,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300E RWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 300E 2.8 RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 300E 4Matic 4WD/AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10057241Nov 17, 2014Electrical system. Mercedes my-all models 164.195 212.095, 221-195 222-163, 245.286 . Vehicles must be examined immediately after an accident to avoid damage to hv battery.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 300E
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 134,344 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 7 | 188,000 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 11 | 152,378 | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 11 | 140,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 300E model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by engine with 3.
Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E (300E, 3.2L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300E reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 134,344 miles and the middle half falls between 123,000 and 145,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.