Mercedes-Benz 300 years to avoid
The Mercedes-Benz 300 years to avoid are 1993, 1987, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1972 is the cleanest year on record.
288
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1971–2002
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
300 years to avoid
Every 300 year
Common questions
What are the worst Mercedes-Benz 300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 300 years to avoid are 1993, 1987, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 1972.
What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz 300?
By complaint volume, 1972 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 300 have?
Across all model years, the 300 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 288 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.