MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 560

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1990 Mercedes Benz 560
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:32:16.690Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1990 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
1990: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19868
19874
198813
19897
19905
19913
19941

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL TIRES (PIRELLI P6-205/65/R15) WERE ALL REPLACED AFTER A TIRE BLOWOUT, CONSUMER REPLACED TIRE TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS, TIRES HAVE PERFORMED POORLY AND EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR. *MJS

NHTSA ODI report, 20000605

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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2001 MERCEDES BENZ S600 - OIL LEAK AND CAR FIRE - THAT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A DEATH OR INJURY BEFORE MERCEDES IS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120724

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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CAR WAS IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, I NOTICED WHITE SMOKE AND THOUGHT IT WAS EXHAUST FROM THE CARS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND ME. I SUDDENLY BECAME ENGULFED IN SMOKE AND SAW IT SPEWING FROM THE FRONT OF MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120319

ENGINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
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2001 MERCEDES BENZ S600 - OIL LEAK AND CAR FIRE - THAT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A DEATH OR INJURY BEFORE MERCEDES IS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120724

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN SMOKE BEGAN TO COME FROM BENEATH THE HOOD AND INTO THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120206

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19891124 — service brakes, hydraulic

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Remedy: REPLACE HEX NUT BOLTS WITH BOLTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 90V033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercedes Benz 560 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V033000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercedes Benz 560?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 560 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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