Mercedes Benz 300 owners have reported 4 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control linkage (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems |
While driving with the cruise control set to 72 mph consumer attempted to disengage the cruise control and vehicle took off like a jet. As a result, vehicle jumped the median on the highway, damaging the under carriage of the vehicle. Read details...
Accelerator squeaks. Read details...
After being hit from the front passenger side, the throttle stuck in a full throttle mode. The ignition switch did not stop the vehicle, which remained in full throttle mode after turning to the off position, and the brakes were impaired to the point that I could not overpower the acceleration, Read details...