Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz 300

Mercedes Benz 300 owners have reported 8 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz 300

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
4
Exterior Lighting problems
2
Brake Light problems
2

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz 300

The Headlights problem

Driving at 70 mph on cruise control and electronics on front dash went blank, car decelerated, and I had to get off the road before it stopped. Car would not start for approximately 30 minutes. Was able to restart and drive to safety.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Driving at 70 mph on cruise control and electronics on front dash went blank, car decelerated, and I had to get off the road before it stopped. Car would not start for approximately 30 minutes. Was able to restart and drive to safety.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

- the contact owns a 1997 mercedes e300. While driving at various speeds and pressing the brake pedal the rear passenger brake light did not illuminate. Recall#05v505000 related to the 1999 slk mercedes. The failure mileage was 89,000. The current mileage was 90,000.   Read details...




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