CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 recalls
Most common 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
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
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
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.
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
WHILE DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 questions
Does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190: Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Suspension (3), Parking Brake (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 has been fixed?
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