1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
The 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190 has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UPON STARTING THE CAR, FIRST SMOKE AND THEN QUICKLY FIRE EMERGED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH BOARD WITH FLAMES COMING THROUGH THE GLOVE BOX COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE WHERE THE CAR WAS LOCATED AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED. THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT RESPONDED TO VERIFY THE FIRE WAS OUT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. PHOTOS OF THE CAR SHOWING THE DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
UPON STARTING THE CAR, FIRST SMOKE AND THEN QUICKLY FIRE EMERGED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH BOARD WITH FLAMES COMING THROUGH THE GLOVE BOX COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE WHERE THE CAR WAS LOCATED AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED. THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT RESPONDED TO VERIFY THE FIRE WAS OUT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. PHOTOS OF THE CAR SHOWING THE DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
UPON STARTING THE CAR, FIRST SMOKE AND THEN QUICKLY FIRE EMERGED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASH BOARD WITH FLAMES COMING THROUGH THE GLOVE BOX COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING. A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS OBTAINED FROM THE PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE WHERE THE CAR WAS LOCATED AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED. THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPT RESPONDED TO VERIFY THE FIRE WAS OUT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. PHOTOS OF THE CAR SHOWING THE DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
HOT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURN. VEHICLE WAS TOW TO THE DEALER, AND THE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT DETERMINED. *AK THE HEAT WAS ON WHEN THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO STEAM UP. THE HEATER CORE FAILED CAUSING HOT ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE CONSUMER'S RIGHT LEG. *BF *NM
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL (3+) OCCASIONS THAT MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I HAVE BEEN FORNTUNATE THAT WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES IT RELEASED THE ACCELERATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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 — 22 complaints
- 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 10 complaints
- 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190 (current)
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 10 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 6 complaints
- 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 8 complaints
- 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 190 — 12 complaints
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- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
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