MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mercedes Benz 560

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1989 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:52.481Z

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 7 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BRAKE DID NOT RESPOND, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950103

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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BRAKES FAILED DURING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950103

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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MANY OF THE COMPLAINTS I HAVE READ ARE ABOUT EARLY 1990 W124, W126,W140,W201 AND W202 MODELS. MY COMPLAINT WAS REGARDING AN ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN THAT OCCURRED ON THE 1989 560 SEL W126 LAST FRIDAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070620

AIR BAGS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: air bags.

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WARNING LIGHT ON DASH (SRS) WOULD LIGHT UP AND STAYED LID A FEW MINUTES. CURRENTLY ON PERMANENTLY. DEALER SOLD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT INSISTS CONSUMER USE OLD PARTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950711

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Mercedes Benz 560?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mercedes Benz 560 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.