MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 500

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1990 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:14.404Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 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 2003
1990: 1 complaints
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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.

INJURY
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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.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19971002

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900420 — tires

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.

Campaign 90V062000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961115 — visibility

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 POSITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 96V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V062000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V175000 (visibility) has been completed.
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:hydraulic power assist:pump, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.