Does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300?

7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercedes-Benz been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls, newest first

May 27, 1993NHTSA 93V095000128,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: Due to heat effects, the throttle bushing located on the accelerator control cable, can fatigue and break, causing the throttle linkage to separate.
Consequence: If the throttle linkage separates, the engine will returnto idle speed, and remain at idle, with no acceleration ability. Loss of enginespeed without prior warning could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Remedy: Replace the throttle bushing with a new bushing made from more heat-resistant materials.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags › Frontal2
Electrical system › Ignition › Module1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline1

Other Mercedes-Benz 300 years

Other 1988 Mercedes-Benz models

Questions

Does the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300?: 7 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.