1993 Mercedes-Benz 190Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 has problems

7 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
Engine and engine cooling21
Electrical system21
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Structure10
Suspension10
Air bags11
Vehicle speed control10
Equipment10

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

0 recalls

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1993 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
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In owners' words

What 190 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WITH 1993 MERCEDES E-190 4 CYLINDER AUTOMOBILE, METAL RING ON ADJUSTER ARM BREAKS, LOOSENING FAN BELT AND CAUSING ENGINE FAN BELT TO BREAK LOOSE AND ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED. *TR
Complaint 10235061 · Jul 20, 2008 · 125,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH, WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOUSE, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Complaint 835649 · Mar 10, 1999

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