Mercedes Benz 300e 1986
Model 300e made in 1986 by Mercedes Benz got 19 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1986
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87001 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 10/02/1986 | 01/14/1987 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| False deployment of air bag resulting in injuries (burns) to face and chest and damages to vehicle. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| While driving 55 mph driver's air bag deployed without a collision occurring, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle on highway without impact airbag had deployed almost causing an accident. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| False deployment of airbag, causing injuries after recall. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| False deployment of airbag, causing injuries after recall. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/15/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| Motor mounts failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/04/2006 | 180000 | 4 | 04/01/1999 |
| I just experienced my 4th fuel tank fracture over 5 years. the fractures occur in the surface of the tank not caused by wear of any sort. they just spontaneously occur. the tank is completely factory installed in the trunk of the car this allows fumes to enter the entire car. this is a very dangerous condition. i have never experienced a fractured tank in any brand in 40 years of driving. this is a serious matter. *jb | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 100000 | 3 | 03/15/1998 |
| I have experienced hairline crack failures in three (3) separate fuel tanks placed into my 1986 mercedes 300e 4 door sedan over 6 years. these cracks never allowed liquid to escape, but fumes did repeatedly emit into the car trunk and passenger cabin. after being in place for 9 months the 3rd tank is now leaking fumes and i have discovered staining where the cracks exist. this is, by itself, a very dangerous condition. to happen three times with three different replacement tanks is exceptional! i would like to suggest that this indicates there might be others with the same problem indicating that their might be an original design defect in the tank, its location (it might be getting scraped by surrounding sheet metal), or its basic material constitution; ie, too thin or poorly engineered materials. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| Whiile reaching into vehicle for a pocket book the strap pulled shift lever into gear while vehicle was parked with no key in it, causing vehicle to slip into gear and roll down hill. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| Driveshaft failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| False deployment of airbag, causing injuries after recall. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| The power seats move back and forward on their own. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| Right front seat back will not adjust. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Right front wheel became separated at the ball joint and the tie rod broke off causing wheel to become loose. (ohio state police report). | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| Front/rear suspension problems. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 11/22/1995 | 1 | 08/27/1993 | |
| Front/rear suspension problems. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/27/2004 | 196640 | 1 | |
| Blowout, with 4/32 tread left, of schwab z800 ultra radial with 100,000 mile warranty, at approx 50,200 miles, occurred as driving at normal speed on freeway with no impact or prior damage to tire. 11/27/2004. tires purchased 6/29/99 as pair. rotated and kept properly inflated, wheels aligned. on 4/25/03 a schwab z800 plus tire, with 47,000 miles(100,000 warranty), purchased 2/20/98, same conditions of treatment, blew out on same car under same circumstances, namely driving at normal speed on freeway. both tires left rear wheel at time of blowout. schwab refused to honor warranty on grounds lack of documentation tirest rotated every 5000 miles. no evident concern about safety issue.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 150 | 1 | |
| Sudden acceleration syndrome. i believe i eliminated this problem by disconnecting the cruise control amp located under the dash board by unplugging cable attached to the unit. was able to replicate the problem by reconnecting the attached cable. believe cruise control systems design defective. at public library found some complaints regarding sudden acceleration syndrome pertaining too this vehicle- model- year. lucky mine is a stick shift in that regard. daimler and nhtsa both were notified. daimler would charge for the diagnoses and repair. apparently there is not enough complaints to warrant a recall. law is complicated. i can live without the luxury of cruise control and exorbitant repair cost. *tr | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/17/1998 | 1 | ||
| Right front wheel became separated at the ball joint and the tie rod broke off causing wheel to become loose. (ohio state police report). | |||