Model year record
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls & problems
The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust | 1 | — |
| VisibilityDefroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
WHILE DRIVING THE HEATER CORE BURSTED, CAUSING SMOKE TO FILL VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
ELECTRICAL SEAT CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING FIRE FROM DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipCrash
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 35MPH, MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, BRAKE GRABBED THEN RELEASED, PEDAL WENT FLOOR, CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*AK
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashFire
WHILE PARKED CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN DASH BOARD. TT
- Electrical system › WiringFire
MAIN ELECTRICAL FEED CHAFED ON BRAKE LINE/SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A HOLE/FIRE. *AK
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhoodFire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE STOPPED, IT STALLED THEN BURST INTO FLAMES UNDER HOOD. TT
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.