1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
22
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
The 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190 has received a total of 22 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (4 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (3 complaints), and Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190, potentially affecting up to 96,541 vehicles.
Recall 91V137000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| 96,541 vehicles affected
Defect: THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE GRIP AND PINCH THE BRAKE RELEASE KNOB. IF THE RELEASE KNOB STICKS IN A PARTIAL ENGAGE/RELEASE POSITION BECAUSE OF THE PINCHED GRIP, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEVER TO RELEASE UNINTENTIONALLY WITH A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THETRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE,REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE COULD LEAD TO UNINTENTIONAL ROLLAWAY AND ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
22 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON OUR WAY TO THE MAYO CLINIC IN ROCHESTER, MN. WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUDDENLY STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE TOLL ROAD TRUCK CAME AND CHANGED TIRE....ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER STOPPED AND FILED A ACCIDENT REPORT. *TR
WHILE MAKING A U-TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOCKED IN THE LEFT TURN POSITION. *PH UPON START UP, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND THERE WAS A STRONG TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE TO VEER TOWARDS THE LEFT. *SC
WHILE MAKING A U-TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOCKED IN THE LEFT TURN POSITION. *PH UPON START UP, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER TOWARDS THE RIGHT AND THERE WAS A STRONG TENDENCY FOR THE VEHICLE TO VEER TOWARDS THE LEFT. *SC
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION IN WHICH THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
WHILE IN REVERSE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPMS WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 190
- 1984 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 4 complaints
- 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 11 complaints
- 1986 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 12 complaints
- 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190 (current)
- 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 10 complaints
- 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 14 complaints
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 10 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 6 complaints
- 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 8 complaints
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- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints