1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

0Recalls
10Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e.

Most common 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Air Bags2
Seat Belts1
Tires1
Visibility1
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Other1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2008-06-18, Vehicle Speed Control
1991 MERCEDES 190E IDLED OUT OF CONTROL. CANT FIND ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR OR HOW TO FIX IT. ITS A HAZARD AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN IT IDLES UP SO HIGH, THE CAR ACTUALLY PEELS OUT IF YOU LET YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BRING IT TO A FULL STOP. *TR
2007-06-26, Fuel System, Other
ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING. WHEN I ACTIVATED IGNITION THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD WHICH BLEW OFF MOST OF THE INSULATION LINING AND IGNITED A FIRE AROUND THE AIR INTAKE COVER. *AK I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THIS AND THE FULE PUM WERE REPLACED BUT NOW VEHICLE WILL INTERMITENTLY ACCELERATE WHEN IDLING AND OR MOVING AT AROUND 25MPH.
2001-10-31, Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE CUTS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND HAS REPLACED THREE HEAD GASKETS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2001-05-08, Engine And Engine Cooling
PLASTIC NECK FOR UPPER RADIATOR HOSE FRACTURED WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF COOLANT. *AK
2001-01-31, Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45-50 MPH CONSUMER HAD A HIGH IMPACT HEAD-ON COLLISON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SID AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS JUST AWARE THAT AIRS BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e questions

Does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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