1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
51
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
The 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 has received a total of 51 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (9 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (8 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300, potentially affecting up to 28,874 vehicles.
Recall 96V175000 — VISIBILITY
| 28,874 vehicles affected
Defect: IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.
Consequence: PUMP OPERATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FLUID CAN CAUSE THE PUMP TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
51 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ENGINE HARNESS PROBLEM AFTER OWNING MY CAR SINCE 1993. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE HARNESS WAS MADE WITH BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL WHICH HAS NOW LOST IT'S PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE METAL WIRES. WITH WIRES EXPOSED AFTER THE ENGINE HARNESS DEGRATION, THE CAR WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO LAST ME FOR A LONG TIME, HAS BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO USE. WITHOUT THE PROPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT, THE CAR IS TOTALLY USELESS. UPON CHECKING INTO THIS PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT EVERY E300 BUILT BETWEEN 1992 AND 1997 IS BUILT WITH THE SAME HARNESS. ALL THESE CARS THAT ARE STILL ON THE ROAD ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I AM TOLD THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THEREFORE I HAVE STOPPED USING MY CAR. THIS PROBLEM SOONER OR LATER WILL HURT SOMEONE UNTIL MERCEDES RECALLS AND REPLACES THE HARNESS FOR THE CARS THAT THEY HAVE ON THE ROAD. *TR
MY WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED ON MY 1993 300E MERCEDES BENZ THE INSULATION COME OFF WIRING. *KB
MY WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED ON MY 1993 300E MERCEDES BENZ THE INSULATION COME OFF WIRING. *KB
MY RESEARCH INDICATE THAT THIS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM IS AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR MANY MERCEDES BENZ, 300 E, AND 300SE CARS WITH THE TWIN CAM ENGINES MADE BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 1993-1995. NOT ONLY I AM UNABLE TO HAVE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DONE, BUT I AM TOLD BY THE REPAIR FACILITY THAT THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY PROBLEM, BECAUSE THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DEFECT. *TT
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF MY VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY. AT START, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT NORMALLY IDLE; INSTEAD IT LURCHED BETWEEN 500-1500 RPM. DURING OPERATION, AT A RANDOM POINTS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO PRESSING THE GAS, INSTEAD SURGING POWER UNTIL I STOP AND IDLE FOR A MINUTE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE WIRING HARNESS, WHICH IS DISINTEGRATING. THIS WELL-KNOWN PROBLEM IS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE USE OF INFERIOR MATERIALS BY MERCEDES-BENZ WHICH ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS. RECENTLY, THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE; TODAY, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACHIEVE ANY GOOD ACCELERATION NOR IS IT VERY RESPONSIVE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE IS SERIOUSLY IMPAIRED AT THIS TIME. SO FAR, THIS PROBLEM HAS NECESSITATED THE REPLACEMENT OF A BATTERY. I'VE BEEN ADVISED THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM WILL BE UPWARDS OF $2,000 DUE TO THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT HARNESS, A PART WHICH IS NORMALLY DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE ENTIRE LIFESPAN OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00340 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
MODIFIED STEERING LOCK. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 300
- 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 8 complaints
- 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 7 complaints
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 5 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 32 complaints
- 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 25 complaints
- 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 (current)
- 1994 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 7 complaints
- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 23 complaints
- 1996 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 23 complaints
- 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 10 complaints
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 2 complaints
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