MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercedes Benz 190

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1987 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:05.605Z

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
14

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 1988: 5 complaints 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 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 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 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 14 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

1987: 14 complaints

View as data table
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

5 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH

Power train

4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and seal.

Visibility

3 of 14 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-20

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, 2000-10-23

Water heater defroster exploded while driving, heater core rupture, causing hot water inside vehicle scalding legs while driving. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-16

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing storage.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-02 ABS failures
  2. I
    1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration
  3. I
    1990-08-29Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Parking brake levers
  4. 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

1987 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V137000 · Parking brake
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 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 190 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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