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1984 Mercedes-Benz 190Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints43 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 5, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air11
Tires10
Visibility11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Conventional: mechanical

Recall 91V-137 · Aug 20, 1991 · 96,541 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THETRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE,REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 87V-104 · Jul 13, 1987 · 65,196 vehicles

Risk. TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other 190 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 190 median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'95'97'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONDP87019 · closed Oct 29, 1987
    No recall
  2. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA88034 · closed Jul 31, 1990
    No recall
  3. PARKING BRAKE LEVERSEA90040 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-137
In owners' words

What 190 owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND FOOT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Complaint 10006590 · Feb 5, 2003 · 100,000 miles

Own a 1984 190?

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