1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
2 Fires
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
The 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (9 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (8 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 8
1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BATTERY GOES DEAD, REPLACED BATTERY, IT GOES DEAD. CHARGED BATTERY , IT GOES DEAD. *TR
I HAVE TWO MERCEDES BENZ W124 CARS. BOTH CARS HAVE HAD THE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND THAT DESTROYED MANY VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE CARS. 1993 300E 4 DOOR SEDAN, WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND DESTROY MANY THINGS VERY EXPENSIVE ON THE CAR 1995 E320 CABRIOLET RARE COLLECTORS CONVERTIBLE MADE IN 1994 AND 1995 ONLY! PLEASE SEND ME TWO FORMS TO FILL OUT. *TR
I HAVE TWO MERCEDES BENZ W124 CARS. BOTH CARS HAVE HAD THE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND THAT DESTROYED MANY VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE CARS. 1993 300E 4 DOOR SEDAN, WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND DESTROY MANY THINGS VERY EXPENSIVE ON THE CAR 1995 E320 CABRIOLET RARE COLLECTORS CONVERTIBLE MADE IN 1994 AND 1995 ONLY! PLEASE SEND ME TWO FORMS TO FILL OUT. *TR
I HAVE A 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300E AND THE WIRING HARNESS HAS BROKEN DOWN. THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES HAS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT WHERE THE WIRES ARE TOUCHING EACH OTHER. THIS IN TURN MAKE THE ENGINE RUN POORLY AND REPLACING THE WIRING HARNESS IS THE ONLY OPTION. THIS AT A COST OF OVER $1200 FOR PARTS AND PROBABLY $1000 IN LABOR. *TR
300E ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEGRADING, FLAKING INSULATION, SHORTING WIRES FOR ALL SYSTEMS, MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. RACING IDLE, UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION, STALLING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON AND OFF. REPLACED THOUSANDS $$ IN PARTS ONLY TO FIND IT IS A WELL SAFETY PROBLEM THAT NO-ONE, INCLUDING THE NHTSA HAS THE COURAGE TO ADDRESS. CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE AND REQUIRE OVER $3,000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE HARNESSES. HOW MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN? SOME OF THE REPORTS INVOLVE DEATH AND OR FIRE. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM ACROSS MULTI-YEAR MULTI MAKE, AND I AM SURE I AM JUST SCRATCHING THE SURFACE. RESEARCH ON YOUR DATA BASE FOR JUST A FEW MODELS MERCEDES MODELS, 1993 TIMEFRAME, REVEALED THE FOLLOWING ODI'S . PLEASE HELP! 300 SERIES 1991 - 10104057, 10269282, 10268253; 10259977, 10209057, 10186762, 10163311 1992 - 10152349, 10134359, 1993 - 10392515, 10292860, 10234293, 10214689, 10214249, 10210113, 10184197, 10182858, 10172275, 10155432, 10133655, 10105816, 10010094, 1994 - 10009343, 733503, 1995 - 10246761, 10229755, 10226574, 10221013, 10214284, 10212919, 10203075, 10200978, 717654, 1996 - 10213383, 10088701, 518437 400 SERIES 1993 - 10310130, 10257260, 10236751, 10178341, 10176827, 10176743, 10172386, 10163906, 10163905, 10157440, 10140856, 10134065, 10136148, 10010497, 805343 500 SERIES 1993 - 10211224, 10210291, 10208221, 10201073, 10200980, 10187000, 10166496, 10166495, 10167967, 10160120, 10158632, 10155987, 10118292, 10136633, 10130247, 852487. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES
- 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — 17 complaints
- 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — 17 complaints
- 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES (current)
- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SERIES — 15 complaints
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