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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 20 18 494
3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 16 23 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 13 Vehicle Speed Control 4 Seat Belts 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E?

EPA figures for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E, most often about: Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Seat Belts. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.