MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mercedes Benz 560

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1988 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:25.227Z

Only 13 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 13 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, 1988 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 8 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1989: 7 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994
1988: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19868
19874
198813
19897
19905
19913
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE STREET WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE AT 25 MPH. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM RESPONDED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060919

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981230

UPON SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL, ENGINE ROARED, THEN LURCHED FORWARD, OVERPOWERING BRAKES, HIT ROCK WALL, THEN ROLLED OVER, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970115

AIR BAGS

2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.

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AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT IS FAULTY. COULD RESULT IN NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040116

AIR BAGS

2 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. COULD RESULT IN RUNAWAY VEHICLE AND ACCIDENT. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040116

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19880715 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 90V131000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 90V132000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V131000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V132000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Mercedes Benz 560?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Mercedes Benz 560 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.