Mercedes Benz 300e 1991
Model 300e made in 1991 by Mercedes Benz got 10 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1991
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/13/2013 | 188000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 mercedes benz 300e. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he began to smell smoke in the cabin of the vehicle. moments later he noticed smoke bellowing from the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was parked and the contact opened the hood to discover that a fire had erupted. the contact was able to extinguish the fire using water and a fire extinguisher. the manufacturer was notified and after speaking with an engineer, the contact was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle and due to the age and mileage of the vehicle, they would not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 188,000. kmj | |||
| 01/13/2013 | 188000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 mercedes benz 300e. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph he began to smell smoke in the cabin of the vehicle. moments later he notices smoke bellowing out of the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was parked and the hood opened where there were flames. the contact rushed into the house and got two cups of water, his dad, and a fire extinguisher and went back and doused the flames. the fire was put out. the manufacturer was notified and after speaking with an engineer was told there was no recall and due to the age and mileage of the vehicle they would not offer any assistance. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 188,000. dt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| Vehicle will no longer start because of wiring harness; coating on wires have melted, and were touching one another, causing vehicle not to start. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/13/2013 | 188000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 mercedes benz 300e. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he began to smell smoke in the cabin of the vehicle. moments later he noticed smoke bellowing from the hood of the vehicle. the vehicle was parked and the contact opened the hood to discover that a fire had erupted. the contact was able to extinguish the fire using water and a fire extinguisher. the manufacturer was notified and after speaking with an engineer, the contact was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle and due to the age and mileage of the vehicle, they would not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 188,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/14/2002 | |||
| While traveling in traffic consumer noticed a gasoline smell coming from trunk compartment. when she lifted up the trunk area gasoline has spilled inside of trunk. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/05/1999 | 1 | 01/05/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the throttle linkage froze . nlm | |||