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1990 Mercedes-Benz 560Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints54 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 has problems

5 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 bags11
Electrical system11
Engine11
Engine and engine cooling11
Fuel/propulsion system11
Tires10

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

1 recall

1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Recall 90V-033 · Jan 26, 1990 · 594 vehicles

Risk. THE FAILURE OF THE BOLTS MAY RESULT IN A DETERIORATION OF VEHICLE STEERING AND BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1990 vs. every other 560 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 560 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 560 owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH BOTH OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER WAS INJURED BY THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED ON THE LEFT ARM/STOMACH AND THE PENIS.*AK
Complaint 10034417 · Aug 22, 2003 · 110,000 miles

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