How many recalls does the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 have?

The 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Going 65 mph drunk driver hit guardrail, spun around & hit mercedes benz head-on, 7 other vehicles hit mercedes which took out street light; seat belt yanked hard across breast & injured breast. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1996-12-14

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.