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1990–1993 · 4 model years

Mercedes-Benz 190E recalls & problems by year

8 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199110 complaints
Most recalls19932 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported50 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0358101990: 2 complaints, 2 recalls1991: 10 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 2 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1990199119921993
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1993 190E—20–21 mpg230000
1992 190E—20–21 mpg220000
1991 190E—17–21 mpg2101140
1990 190E—18–20 mpg221010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags7
  • Electrical system5
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Seat belts1
  • Tires1
  • Visibility1
  • Fuel system, other1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1