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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
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 | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
DUE TO HEAT EFFECTS, THE THROTTLE BUSHING LOCATED ON THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK, CAUSING THE THROTTLE LINKAGE TO SEPARATE.
IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITION, THE WASHER PUMP WILL RUN CONTINUOUSLY EXPELLING ALL AVAILABLE FLUID.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
32 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL?
EPA figures for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL. 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, most often about: Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags. 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.