1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 80%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 181,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, 80% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 181,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“The wires are exposed underneath the vehicle. And the consumer is concerned because the wires can cause a fire. The dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer adds the wiring in the engine compartment had totally deteriorated to the point that bare wires were exposed because the insulation had cracked and fell off the wire having an potential to cause an fire.”
NHTSA complaint #8009073, filed 2002-05“Consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle caught on fire and was totaled. The fire inspector indicated the fire was caused by the electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #10011882, filed 2003-03Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE
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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