MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercedes Benz 560

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1987 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:59.461Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1987

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 1987: 4 complaints 1987 4 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 1987: 4 complaints 1987 4 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 1987: 4 complaints 1987 4 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1994: 1 complaint 1994

1987: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19868
19874
198813
19897
19905
19913
19941

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL. The contact stated that the driver side sun visor broke and fell; the plastic that held the visor broke. The contact called the dealer who stated that the contact would be responsible for repair costs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-11-05

Vehicle speed control

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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Vehicle suddenly accelerated forward, resulting in impact with the house. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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Faulty fuel pump relay caused vehicle to stall intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Air bags

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Frontal collision impact 12:00 position, speed 65MPH, air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-29

Safety timeline

2 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
  3. R
    Date not on fileEquipment90V131000 Vehicle description: stretch limousines altered by kelly/coachworks. Limousines may not contain alterers certification label in violation of 49 cfr part 567.

    Remedy: Install alterers labels as required.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    Date not on fileEquipment90V132000 Vehicle description: stretch limousines altered by kelly/coachworks, inc. Limousine may not have alterers tire placard with correct tire size and load information, as required by FMVSS 110.

    Remedy: Install correct tire placard.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V131000 · Equipment
  • Recall 90V132000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Mercedes Benz 560?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 560 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.