1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 3 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
- 16 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 19 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 system4 80%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 milesBody and structure: “While driving and a right turn was made, the steering wheel locked up, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. . After having a third set of motor mounts installed, the consumer was told a heat shield was necessary to protect the motor mount from the exhaust heat. But mercedes never notified the consumer about the need for a heat shield and the vehicle didn't come with a heat shield. Please investigate.”
NHTSA complaint #10038059, filed 2004-01, 61,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 61,000 and 272,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300SE RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 300SEL RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 300SEL RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| 300SEL RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 300SE
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 90,000 | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 300SE model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE (300SE, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 19 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 61,000 and 272,000 miles; 0% 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.