1990 Mercedes Benz 190

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1990 Mercedes Benz 190
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:12.914Z

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.

How is this computed?

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

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

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN

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

CRASH INJURY
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NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN AN INJURY. "DUP: SEE 480212". *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950117

Also filed under AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

AIR BAGS

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

CRASH INJURY
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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercedes Benz 190 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.