Model year guide

1990 Mercedes-benz 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1990 Mercedes-benz 300 at a glance

Safety recalls4

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1990 Mercedes-benz 300 recalls 4

Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA Campaign #93V095000 · 27/05/1993

DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.

Fix: REPLACE THE THROTTLE BUSHING WITH A NEW BUSHING MADE FROM MORE HEAT-RESISTANT MATERIALS.

Tires:sidewall NHTSA Campaign #90V062000 · 01/05/1990

LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY A WORN CHAIN DRIVE OF THE CONVEYOR SYSTEM.

Fix: REPLACE DAMAGED TIRES WITH TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND NAME.

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner NHTSA Campaign #90V068000 · 01/05/1990

UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE PRERESISTOR FOR THE AUXILIARY FAN MAY MELT, POSSIBLY IGNITING THE PRERESISTOR.

Fix: REPLACE THE PRERESISTOR WITH VERSION HAVING A METAL COVER.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components NHTSA Campaign #90V033000 · 26/01/1990

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Fix: REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1990 Mercedes-benz 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
SL 129
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl 228 hp

1990 Mercedes-benz 300 vehicles on record

1990 Mercedes-benz 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Mercedes-benz 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Mercedes-benz 300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.