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1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
33%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
156,066miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 156,066 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.

“Dt: consumer found a recall online and contacted mercedes benz, and dealer,. They acknowledged the recall, but refused to reimburse the consumer for the repairs of the vehicle. The subframe broke, and he had it repaired before he found there was a recall. He had it repaired at a firestone.”

NHTSA complaint #10125290, filed 2005-06, 156,066 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1985229%
1984333%

Other parts of the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380

Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology