Model year record
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls & problems
The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1993 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; Alternator/generator/regulator | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCruise control | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Door | 1 | — |
| EquipmentOther › Owners/service/other manual | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Air bagsFrontal | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
WITH 1993 MERCEDES E-190 4 CYLINDER AUTOMOBILE, METAL RING ON ADJUSTER ARM BREAKS, LOOSENING FAN BELT AND CAUSING ENGINE FAN BELT TO BREAK LOOSE AND ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED. *TR
- Air bags › FrontalCrash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
- Unknown or other
INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DEFECTIVE, IT DOESN'T SHOW THE CORRECT MILEAGE. *AK
- Electrical system › WiringFire
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH, WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOUSE, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR / FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WORN OUT
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.