1993 Mercedes-Benz 300sd Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
STEERING:LINKAGES
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
1crashes
Total complaints8

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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 2018-11-13

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-01-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2009-02-20

“Engine wiring harness failure. Apparently there have been over 100 of these reported but no action. Why? *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 2005-09-26

“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”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-07-06

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1994-05-01

“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…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1994-05-01

“Uncontrolable steering shake at 50 mph”

STEERING:LINKAGES
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 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.