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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints44 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 31, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 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
Power train31
Service brakes, hydraulic32
Air bags22
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

0 recalls

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1990 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 190 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AT LIGHT & STARTED FORWARD. HEARD WHINNING NOISE & VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING. SPEED ABOUT 30MPH. HAD COASTED VEHICLE HOME. TOWED TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (NOT SHIFTING INTO GEAR). TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING. *AK
Complaint 836334 · Mar 31, 1999

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