1990 Mercedes Benz 190

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1990 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:45.280Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

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 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1990 4 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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 4 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 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1990 4 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999

1990: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19844
198510
19868
198714
19885
198911
19904
19916
19923
19937
19953
19971
19995

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

3 of 4 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

No deployment of air bag during accident, resulting in an injury. "Dup: see 480212".

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-17

Also filed under Air bags and service brakes, hydraulic

Air bags

2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly.

Electrical system

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercedes Benz 190?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 190 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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