MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mercedes Benz 560

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1986 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:15.123Z

Only 8 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 8 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 560 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1986: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19868
19874
198813
19897
19905
19913
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960403

SUDDEN ACCELERATION INTO REVERSE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950313

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.

INJURY
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RADIATOR FAILED CAUSING INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990224

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

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1986 MERCEDES BENZ 560SL. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR BROKE AND FAIL TO MY FACE WHILE I WAS DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM TO 560SL OWNER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20101225

Also filed under EQUIPMENT

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing control arm.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880310 — PE (closed 19880502)

ABS FAILURES

I 19880715 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Mercedes Benz 560?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Mercedes Benz 560 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.