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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 21 24 22 463

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 8 Vehicle Speed Control 3 Seat Belts 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

EPA figures for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL reach 22 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 300SDL?

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

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

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL, 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.