MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 500

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1990 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:47.532Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003

1990: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199322
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

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While driving, the high pressure hose which is attached to the steering column separated, causing loss of steering control.*ak consumer stated reservoir for power steering disconnected, causing complete loss of hydraulic fluid.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-02

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-04-20Tires90V062000 Left front and left rear tires may have been damaged by a worn chain drive of the conveyor system.

    Remedy: Replace damaged tires with tires of the same brand name.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-11-15Visibility96V175000 If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp washer pump on these vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V062000 · Tires
  • Recall 96V175000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 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 500?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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