1989 Mercedes-Benz 190Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 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
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- Caution
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What 190 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL (3+) OCCASIONS THAT MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE BEEN FORNTUNATE THAT WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES IT RELEASED THE ACCELERATION.*AK
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