1988 Mercedes Benz 190
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Mercedes Benz 190. Newest first.
The design of the parking brake grip makes it possible to distort the grip and pinch the brake release knob. If the release knob sticks in a partial engage/release position because of the pinched grip, it IS possible for the lever to release unintentionally with a corresponding reduction in parking brake force.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle IS not properly parked with thetransmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle IS parked on a grade,reduction in parking brake force could lead to unintentional rollaway and anaccident.
Remedy
Replace the parking brake grip with a new grip type.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
I have had problems with the wiring harness. first, the windows wouldn't roll up or down, then the radio began shorting out when I drove over a bump in the road or opened the glove compartment. next the a/c, heater & economy event all ceased working and the radio would turn on only 1-2 per week…
I have had problems with the wiring harness. first, the windows wouldn't roll up or down, then the radio began shorting out when I drove over a bump in the road or opened the glove compartment. next the a/c, heater & economy event all ceased working and the radio would turn on only 1-2 per week randomly. next all my gauges on my console went out (gas gauge, rpm gauge, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge). the sunroof stopped working as well and I was stuck in the summer time with no way to roll the windows down, no air source of any sort whatsoever & a sunroof that wouldn't open in the sweltering heat. *tr
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system
1988 190E mercedes benz--no warning while driving car will turn completely off or acceleration will stop and car will accelerate after brief pause (all while driving at very low speed). not accelerator cable or fuel injection problem. very dangerous as there IS no warning & no lights illuminate. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The vehicle IS experiencing on-going problems with the engine stalling while driving, dealer and the manufacturer were notified. nlm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Without any warning or for no apparent reason, the "check engine" light comes on at any given speeds. while the light comes on, the car starts to choke or buck, like no gas IS getting thru. this particular problem has occurred in numerous driving situations, from stopping for a light, to driving…
Without any warning or for no apparent reason, the "check engine" light comes on at any given speeds. while the light comes on, the car starts to choke or buck, like no gas IS getting thru. this particular problem has occurred in numerous driving situations, from stopping for a light, to driving at high speeds on a highway. after car bucks, or "chokes" the vehicle stalls. it starts right up again, with no problem. I have had to pull of a highway numerous times, to avoid stalling, with continuous traffic coming behind me. like I stated previously, there IS no reason, nor do I get any warnings that this episode IS about to take place. I have tried different brands of gas, so I don't think that has anything to do with the problem. I have also taken the car to numerous mechanics amd dealers, and nobody seems to be able to diagnose the problem accurately.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden acceleration
The center for auto safety petitioned nhtsa to open an investigation intosudden acceleration on various mercedes-benz models.the petition wasgranted with respect to the 1986-1987 300E model and engineering analysisea88-003 was opened covering just the 1986 and 1987 300 e vehicles.subsequently, cfas repetitioned nhtsa…
The center for auto safety petitioned nhtsa to open an investigation intosudden acceleration on various mercedes-benz models.the petition wasgranted with respect to the 1986-1987 300E model and engineering analysisea88-003 was opened covering just the 1986 and 1987 300 e vehicles.subsequently, cfas repetitioned nhtsa to expand its investigation to coverall 1984 through 1987 mercedes gasoline powered vehicles.defect petitionnumber dp88-013 was then assigned.on july 14, 1988, the cfas was advisedthat petition dp88-013 had been granted and that a new engineering analysis(ea88-034) had been opened.the preceding petitions and the engineering analysis have been merged intoea88-034.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires.
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