MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mercedes Benz 190

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1988 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:09.500Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
1

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 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 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 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 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 1988: 5 complaints 1988 5 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

1988: 5 complaints

View as data table
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, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 1999-04-11

Electrical system

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and instrument cluster/panel.

Show complaint excerpts

I have had problems with the wiring harness. First, the windows wouldn't roll up or down, then the radio began shorting out when I drove over a bump in the road or opened the glove compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-11

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Service brakes

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

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration
  2. 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

1988 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V137000 · Parking brake
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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.