1991 Mercedes Benz 300E
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
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- Suspension
Front support bracket that holds the coil spring thts atached to the bdy chasis IS starting to come apart has cracks
- Service brakes
When backing up going down a slight hill the brake skip and you have to pump the brake to stop it .thank god I do not live on a steep hill my drive way has a little hill w bhen backing out the garage.. Since I am not that educated in cars . It IS unknown.please let me know if any one have had a problem like mine.
- Engine
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…
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
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
- 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the throttle linkage froze . nlm
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