Mercedes-Benz 300SE Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 300SE (1991–1991) that have at least 5 complaints. 1991 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 300SE model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 90,000 | 0 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system4 50%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
- Engine cooling1 13%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1991: “I have problem with disintegrating wiring causing my car to accelerate on its own. I took it to the mercedes benz dealership where they didn't know what asr was let alone fix the problem. They had my car for 1 and a-half weeks. Please inform me as to what to do as I feel I am driving a dangerous vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10158480, filed 2006-05, 272,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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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. Methodology