Mercedes-benz E300 1996
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars .
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Diesel | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 24 MPG | 32 MPG | 377.03 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - E300 Diesel -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 24 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 32 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E300 is $2100.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive E300 Diesel
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 13.2294 City mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.0 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 20040 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2100 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Diesel Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Diesel Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 32 Vehicle record id 12756 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) E300 Diesel Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 31.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 45.0 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI54.65-P-072065 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Unmotivated reaction from park assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- LI42.47-P-067502 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without abs intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the esp hydraulic unit
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- LI32.22-P-071495 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Airmatic fault message "max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " in instrument cluster
- LI82.85-P-058582 - EQUIPMENT: Apple products (iphone or ipod) are not charged via the serial usb interface of the comand online control unit (a40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
- LI46.10-P-057961 - STEERING: Surface damage on steering wheel trim
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- LI91.10-P-059373 - SEATS: Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
- LI65.00-P-059054 - STRUCTURE: Aircap functions excessively
- LI35 30-P-058566 - POWER TRAIN: Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- LI33 30-P-056665 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- LI46 35-P-070153 - STEERING: Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering
- LI91 45-P-066075 - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- LI54 30-P-068430 - SUSPENSION: Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- LI72 20-P-068322 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- LI82.30-P-059239 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- LI54.10-P-060034 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Vehicle cannot be unlocked (cl), engine does not start - 12v starter battery discharged
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI07.08-P-060993 - ENGINE (PWS): Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
- LI08.30-P-057146 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Various fault codes logged in power electronics control unit
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20160404 |
Main wire harness defective. Insulation leading to all sensors and glow plugs has degraded or disappeared. Bare metal wire is exposed in the engine compartment and driveability, stalling and fire hazard and smoke has been detected.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- U1454 [1] U1454