1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“We departed from home and drove at the local speed of 45-55 mph for approximately 4 miles and proceeded to enter the freeway. We drove on the freeway for approximately 10 miles at 65 mph when the rear passenger side tire suddenly exploded. This was without warning as there had been no signs or…”
“I was going west on vineyard and 10th st, a car traveling (65mph) south on 10th st hit the passenger side door pushing the car into a pole damaging the left front end. *tr”
“I was going west on vineyard and 10th st, a car traveling (65mph) south on 10th st hit the passenger side door pushing the car into a pole damaging the left front end. *tr”
“The guy sold to me with it not running he said he had the wiring harness replaced and it still don't run 700 was spent I have recite its a 1992 300se this is sick this is what [xxx] told him and it still don't run so now what? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),…”
“1992 mercedes benz 300se the issue is from the results of a dryrotted engine wiring harness. During the time period this car was manufactured mercedes benz used a biodegratable material for the wire coverings. This material through the years could not withstand the heat produced by the engine…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercedes benz 300se. The contact noticed that the vehicle was not idling properly. The vehicle would stall while at a stop sign and completely shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. The dealer stated that the engine wiring harness was faulty. The…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 mercedes benz 300se. The contact noticed that the vehicle was not idling properly. The vehicle would stall while at a stop sign and completely shut off. The vehicle was able to be restarted immediately. The dealer stated that the engine wiring harness was faulty. The…”
“Electrical wiring harness of the 1992 w140 mercedes benz 300sd shorted out and cause a fire inside my vehicle. I shut of the power source and now my car is worthless since the wiring is bad. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.