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1991 Mercedes Benz 190 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 is electrical system. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical 190 model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 22, 1998 · Visibility · CA

While driving the heater core bursted, causing smoke to fill vehicle. Please provide any details.

Filed Apr 4, 1997 · Seats · TX

Electrical seat control failed, causing fire from driver's side door.

Filed May 31, 1996 · Brakes · CA · crash

While driving, at approx. 35mph, made attempt to slow/stop, brake grabbed then released, pedal went floor, continued to roll forward hitting another vehicle.

Filed Dec 6, 1995 · Electrical · CA · fire

While parked caught on fire due to electrical problem in dash board. Tt

Filed Aug 18, 1995 · Electrical · ME · fire

Main electrical feed chafed on brake line/shorted out, causing a hole/fire.

Filed Jan 18, 1995 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Vehicle caught on fire while stopped, it stalled then burst into flames under hood. Tt

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Questions about the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190

Is the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190, 1.5 times a typical 190 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190?

Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 Mercedes Benz 190 have?

No recalls on record.

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