Mercedes Benz 300 Series 1991
Model 300 Series made in 1991 by Mercedes Benz got 17 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.
Model 1991
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/17/2004 | 118000 | 1 | 08/09/2003 |
| Wiring in engine compartment and all rubber hoses on the vacuum system have deteriorated .the wiring connectors have all fell apart and the hoses have turned hard and fell apart. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Poor design of radiator caused it to break. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 49000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| Dt: consumer states his wife was coming home from work on the highway and the accelerator quit working. she then had to cross lanes to pull off the road without power. the consumer found online that there was recall, nhtsa campaign 93v095000. he then called mercedes and inquired about this recall, after supplying his vin they informed him that his vehicle was not part of the recall. consumer was able tie up the accelerator throttle bushing and getting the vehicle home. the vehicle is now going to be towed to mercedes to be serviced.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/06/1995 | 3 | 06/12/1999 | |
| Formanic transfer case failed, was replaced at 42718 miles, formanic light came on, had transfer case replaced a second time on 1/10/01 at 84,000 miles, however, failed to work properly, failure of internal bearings, caused a loss of steering and braking power. took vehicle back to dealer, where mechanic attempted to repair for a third time. dealer urged consumer to dispose of vehicle wholesale, not worth repairing.*ak the right front door window switch was replaced. low coolant light came on with coolant in system due to coolant level sensor failure. wiper inserts were replaced. windshield failed and was replaced. battery was loose. front differential out put seal was leaking. right front axle shaft boot was leaking. front and rear brake rotors and pads were replaced. the left and right front bearings were replaced. head light failed. the vehicle experienced grinding noise when turning corners. mono belt was replaced. both side rear windows were leaking. front sway bar was loose. the cooling fan malfunctioned. middle seat were hard to fold down. vehicle vibrated at highway speed, idler arm bushing was replaced, front wheels shimmy, gas pedal needs to be pushed to the floor, parts were missing from the right side of the trunk, vehicle had a problem with shifting into second gear, rear lamp was out, head was gasket replaced. the consumer is requesting for reimbursement of the repairs, car rental expenses and loss on sale of the vehicle. *yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | SAN ANTONIO | GONZABA AUTOPLEX | 210-828-0077 |