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Mercedes Benz 190E years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Mercedes Benz 190E since 1990. The 1991 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
0
Worst year
1991
Model years
1990-1993

Mercedes Benz 190E years to avoid

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

Best Mercedes Benz 190E years

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Mercedes Benz 190E complaints by model year

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

1990199119921993

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Most common Mercedes Benz 190E problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    6
  • Electrical
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes Benz 190E problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1993-3Airbags00
1992-2Electrical00
1991-10Airbags01
1990-2Airbags01

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz 190E

What years of the Mercedes Benz 190E should you avoid?

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

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

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

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

Airbags, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 190E have?

No recalls on record.

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