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Mercedes Benz 190 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the Mercedes Benz 190 since 1990. The 1993 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
29
Recalls
0
Worst year
1993
Model years
1990-1999

Mercedes Benz 190 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz 190 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz 190 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz 190 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199119921993199519971999

How we calculate this

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Most common Mercedes Benz 190 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    8
  • Brakes
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Engine
    6
  • Airbags
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Seats
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Lights
    1

Mercedes Benz 190 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-5Brakes00
1997-1Wheels00
1995-3Electrical00
1993-7Electrical01
1992-3Acceleration01
1991-6Electrical01
1990-4Brakes02

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz 190

What years of the Mercedes Benz 190 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 190 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 190?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 190?

Electrical, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (8) and transmission (7).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 190 have?

No recalls on record.

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