MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercedes Benz 190

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1987 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:12.489Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 190 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 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 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1987: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19844
198510
19868
198714
19885
198911
19904
19916
19923
19937
19953
19971
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
VISIBILITY

2 of 14 total reports mention: visibility.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING HEATER HOSE CAME OUT. BRACKET HOLDING HEATER PIPE BROKE. CONSUMER'S FEET WERE BURNED. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND JUMP OUT OF VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20011220

WATER HEATER DEFROSTER EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, HEATER CORE RUPTURE, CAUSING HOT WATER INSIDE VEHICLE SCALDING LEGS WHILE DRIVING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950616

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

INJURY
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THE HEATER CORE IN THE VEHICLE RUPTURED, CAUSING BOILING HOT COOLANT TO POUR ONTO THE DRIVER'S FEET. THE BOILING COOLANT CAUSED SEVERE BURNS TO DRIVER'S FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001023

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880310 — PE (closed 19880502)

ABS FAILURES

I 19880715 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

I 19900829 — EA (closed 19910830)

PARKING BRAKE LEVERS

R 19911010 — parking brake

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 GRIP

Remedy: REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.

Campaign 91V137000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V137000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Mercedes Benz 190?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 190 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.