MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 190

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1990 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:41.765Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 190 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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
1990: 4 complaints
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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, HYDRAULIC

2 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

POWER TRAIN

2 of 4 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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TRANSMISSION FAILED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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, hydraulic:foundation components, accounting for 50% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.