MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mercedes Benz 560

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1986 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:06:48.913Z

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
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1994: 1 complaint 1994
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 8 complaints 1986 8 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1994: 1 complaint 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.

CRASHINJURY
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The vehicle was in reverse and the vehicle suddly accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-03

Sudden acceleration into reverse, resulting in loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-13

Service brakes

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

CRASHINJURY

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, 1999-02-24

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, 2010-12-25

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.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-03-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-02 ABS failures
  2. I
    1988-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-31 Sudden acceleration

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.