MYRModel Year Report

1985 Mercedes Benz 190

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1985 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:00:18.961Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 4 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 10 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 10 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 10 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999

1985: 10 complaints

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YearComplaints
19844
198510
19868
198714
19885
198911
19904
19916
19923
19937
19953
19971
19995

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

3 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

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When car is on cruise control the car accelerates sometimes . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-02

Plastic clip on accelerator cable wears out prematurely, falls out onto ground; have no control over idling speed. Tt dealer replaced entire accelerator cable the first time the incident occurred, the seond time, just the clip was replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-02

Visibility

2 of 10 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

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While driving heater core blew, causing hot coolant to leak into the vehicle on driver's legs, causing third degree burns. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-16

Was driving vehicle when hot anti-freeze & water leaked onto gas pedal and driver's foot, burning it. Took vehicle to the mechanic, mechanic indicated that heater core cracked & was leaking. Was informed to take vehicle to dealer for repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-04

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

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On 05-03-2011 while driveing my Mercedes Benz190 series /1985- the heating coil burst pouring &spraying hot radiator coolant from under the dash/over the fire wall onto my legs and feet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-05-17

Suspension

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1987-05-22Defect petitionClosed 1987-10-29 Sudden acceleration
  2. R
    1987-07-10Electrical system87V104000 In case of electrical failure which blows fuse No. 9, the rear brake lights will not operate.

    Remedy: Use two fuses in combination so that in case of a fuse failure, the cruise control system will not operate.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1988-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-02 ABS failures
  4. I
    1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration
  5. I
    1990-08-29Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Parking brake levers
  6. R
    1991-10-10Parking brake91V137000 The design of the parking brake grip makes it possible to distort the grip and pinch the brake release knob. If the release knob sticks in a partial engage/release position because of the pinched…

    Remedy: Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V104000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 91V137000 · Parking brake
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Mercedes Benz 190 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Mercedes Benz 190?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Mercedes Benz 190 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.