MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mercedes Benz 190

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1988 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:10.121Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1988 highlighted. 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 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 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1988: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19844
198510
19868
198714
19885
198911
19904
19916
19923
19937
19953
19971
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON AT ANY GIVEN SPEEDS. WHILE THE LIGHT COMES ON, THE CAR STARTS TO CHOKE OR BUCK, LIKE NO GAS IS GETTING THRU.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990411

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991009

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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1988 190E MERCEDES BENZ--NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL TURN COMPLETELY OFF OR ACCELERATION WILL STOP AND CAR WILL ACCELERATE AFTER BRIEF PAUSE (ALL WHILE DRIVING AT VERY LOW SPEED). NOT ACCELERATOR CABLE OR FUEL INJECTION PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041126

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880715 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

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

1988 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V137000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Mercedes Benz 190?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 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.