Air bag deployed while car sat at idle in driveway.
The worst 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious
- Model series 190 roller sun blind opens by itself during high acceleration
- Model series 190 flap on armrest sticks
- Liftgate
- Mercedes my- all models 164.195, 212.095, 221.195, 222.163, 242.890, 245.286 handling high - voltage...
- Mercedes my-all models 164.195 212.095, 221-195 222-163, 245.286
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- Fault codes occuring P045600 without complaints of engine running
- Flashing and coding of airbag control units
- Fault code U016887 in parktronic control unit
What 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1987 (na) mercedes-benz 190. The contact stated that she was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was still in drive or reverse. The contact stated that the shift interlock failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercedes benz 190e. While stopped at a traffic light, the contact could smell what was described as a burning odor. He began to accelerate and while driving approximately 5 MPH he was struck by a strong force of air coming from the air bag compartment but the air bag did not deploy. The consumer pulled over and parked. The vehicle was examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 09/23/10 *bf updated 09/30/10 the consumer stated the incident is in regards to a failure of the airbag module and air bag, which caused nitrogen air pressure from the air bag to be discharged directly into his chest. The air bag did not discharge and remained in the steering wheel unit. Updated evoq 01/05/11
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Questions about the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E
Is the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E, close to a typical 190E model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1993 Mercedes Benz 190E have?
No recalls on record.
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