How many recalls does the 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 have?

The 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Of 6 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“Possible engine failure caused oil to leak. Yh”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-12-06

“Sunroof is inoperative. Yh”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-12-06

“Front and rear brake pads worn out. Yh”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS · reported 1999-12-06

“The vehicle went out of control due to loose bolts unsecured. Yh”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1999-07-24

“Engine does not crank at times due to starter motor failure. Yh”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-07-24

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 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.