1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 190
2 recalls — 12 complaints — 1 TSBs
91V137000 Aug 20, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
87V104000 Jul 13, 1987
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Consequence
TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROLWOULD NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED.
Remedy
USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Dec 24, 2010
WAS IN A SHOPPING CENTER AND WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON AT ALL. SOMEONE HAD JUST GONE OVER THE BUMP BEFORE ME.HAND WAS HURT IN THE PROCESS AND HAD TO GET SURGERY ON THE HAND. CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *TR
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
LEFT BALL JOINT SPLIT AS CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS LEAVING DRIVEWAY. ALSO, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. *TT
SUSPENSION:REAR
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
LEFT BALL JOINT SPLIT AS CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS LEAVING DRIVEWAY. ALSO, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. *TT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
LEFT BALL JOINT SPLIT AS CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS LEAVING DRIVEWAY. ALSO, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. *TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
DEALER FOUND THAT THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS ROTTED. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jul 30, 2002
DEALER FOUND THAT THE FRONT BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 19, 1999
THE HEATER CORE IN THE VEHICLE RUPTURED, CAUSING BOILING HOT COOLANT TO POUR ONTO THE DRIVER'S FEET. THE BOILING COOLANT CAUSED SEVERE BURNS TO THE DRIVER'S FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG. THE ESCAPING COOLANT ALSO CAUSED THE CAR TO FILL UP WITH STEAM AND ELLIMINATED VISIBILITY.
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Sep 19, 1999
VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ROLLING INTO A WALL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 12, 1997
WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
May 5, 1997
Incident date: Apr 27, 1997
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 1, 1995
Incident date: Feb 26, 1995
CUSTOMER HAD OPTIONAL AIR BAG INSTALLED BY MFG, AND IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
1 injured
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Feb 6, 1995
Incident date: Aug 15, 1994
PULLED UP HAND BRAKE; LET HANDLE GO; DROPS OUT OF EMERGENCY BRAKE SET ON IT OWN. TT
EPA Fuel Economy — 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 190
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $4,100 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 26.0 | 31.0 | 28.0 | Diesel | $3,000 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 34.0 | 28.0 | Diesel | $3,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 190
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
PSIMBNA4020M
Jun 1, 1998
190000 TIRES
UPDATED INFORMATION TO REFLECT ADDITON OF APPROVED TIRES. *YC
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ 190 across all model years (1984–1988).
9
Total Recalls
121
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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