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Mercedes-Benz 190 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 81 owner complaints across 13 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 190 (1984–1999). The most-complained-about year is 1987.

3
safety recalls, all years
81
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls
1987
year with most complaints

Pick your Mercedes-Benz 190 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Mercedes-Benz 19005
1997 Mercedes-Benz 19001
1995 Mercedes-Benz 19003
1993 Mercedes-Benz 19007
1992 Mercedes-Benz 19003
1991 Mercedes-Benz 19006
1990 Mercedes-Benz 19004
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190011
1988 Mercedes-Benz 19015
1987 Mercedes-Benz 190114
1986 Mercedes-Benz 19028
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190210
1984 Mercedes-Benz 19034

What Mercedes-Benz 190 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The 1987 model year has the most, with 14.

All Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mercedes-Benz 190, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Mechanical (parking brake)

    NHTSA 91V137000 Reported 96,541 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    The design of the parking brake grip makes it possible to distort the grip and pinch the brake release knob. If the release knob sticks in a partial engage/release position because of the pinched grip, it is possible for the lever to release unintentionally with a corresponding reduction in parking brake force.

    Remedy: Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 87V104000 Reported 65,196 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    In case of electrical failure which blows fuse no. 9, the rear brake lights will not operate.

    Remedy: Use two fuses in combination so that in case of a fuse failure, the cruise control system will not operate.

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986

  3. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 85V072000 Reported 6,384 vehicles potentially affected MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC.

    Wheels may develop hairline cracks in the area of the ventilation holes. Consequence of defect: rims may eventually break and could result in loss of control of the car and cause an accident.

    Remedy: Replace rims as necessary.

    Model years: 1984

Other Mercedes-Benz models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.