1993 Mercedes-Benz 300sd Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300sd. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 mercedes-benz 300sd. The contact stated that the insulation had exposed and burnt wires. The contact called arlington mercedes-benz (585 n glebe rd, arlington, va 22203, [REDACTED]) and was informed that they no longer had parts for the vehicle. The vehicle was not…”
“The engine wiring harness of my 1993 mercedes-benz 300sd has cracked insulation throughout and is beginning to short-circuit with the risk of causing dangerous engine malfunction and fire. I have read many reports of other mercedes-benz cars of the same age range 1992-1997 having the exact same…”
“I purchased a 1993 mercedes 300sd in august 2009. The car had 58,000 original miles on it. I was the second owner. I took the car to a local import car/mercedes service center to have it checked over. The mechanic pointed out that the main engine wiring harness and the glow plug wiring harness had…”
“Engine wiring harness failure. Apparently there have been over 100 of these reported but no action. Why? *jb”
“Was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle was shaking and vibrating. Also, lost control for a few monutes. He steered t vehicle to safety. Driver's rear tire tread separated. *ak”
“I purchased a 1993 mercedes benz-300sd through a local business man in columbia, sc who had the car on lease. I paid the leasing company, mercedes corporation for the car. This car had to have a new motor at 46,000 miles. I am now told that I might have to have another motor. I have had to repace…”
“I purchased a 1993 mercedes benz-300sd through a local business man in columbia, sc who had the car on lease. I paid the leasing company, mercedes corporation for the car. This car had to have a new motor at 46,000 miles. I am now told that I might have to have another motor. I have had to repace…”
“Uncontrolable steering shake at 50 mph”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300sd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.