1985 Mercedes Benz 560
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
Fumes:it a sweet smell can taste in the mouth some time get a bad headache. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-09
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1988-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-02 ABS failures
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1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1985 Mercedes Benz 560 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 1985 Mercedes Benz 560?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Mercedes Benz 560 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.