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1987 Mercedes-Benz 190Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints145 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem5Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 8, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has problems

14 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
Vehicle speed control52
Engine and engine cooling30
Visibility33
Power train20
Tires10
Steering10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Air bags11
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1987 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 →

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

1987 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
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  • Caution
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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN ACCELERATIONEA88034 · closed Jul 31, 1990
    No recall
  2. PARKING BRAKE LEVERSEA90040 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-137
  3. ABS FAILURESPE88032 · closed May 2, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What 190 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 8001459 · Jan 3, 2002
WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPMS WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 8001456 · Jan 3, 2002

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