What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE?

EPA figures for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercedes-Benz · 1988

1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	15	17	16	555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 93V095000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Visibility 1 Air Bags 1

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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.