1990 Mercedes-Benz 190eProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e has problems

2 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
Air bags21

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

0 recalls

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other 190e 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 190e median. How we score

'85'90'91'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e safety ratings

1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What 190e owners report

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

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED WHEN THE OWNER TURNED ON THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INSTANTLY, CAUSING UNNECESSARY DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 811044 · Apr 16, 1997

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