1989 Mercedes Benz 190
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
11 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
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- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility/wiper
Upon starting the car, first smoke and then quickly fire emerged into the passenger compartment from the center of the dash board with flames coming through the glove box compartment. the car was not moving. A fire extinguisher was obtained from the public parking garage where the car was located…
Upon starting the car, first smoke and then quickly fire emerged into the passenger compartment from the center of the dash board with flames coming through the glove box compartment. the car was not moving. A fire extinguisher was obtained from the public parking garage where the car was located and the fire extinguished. The los angeles fire dept responded to verify the fire was out. the car was a total loss. Photos of the car showing the damage are available. *tr
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Hot coolant was leaking from underneath the dashboard onto the driver's right leg while driving. consumer sustained second degree burn. Vehicle was tow to the dealer, and the cause of this problem was not determined. *ak the heat was on when the inside of the windows began to steam up. the heater core failed causing hot antifreeze to leak inside the vehicle and onto the consumer's right leg. *bf *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
I have had several (3+) occasions that my car has accelerated on its own. I have been forntunate that when I applied my brakes it released the acceleration.*ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
On october 03,1999 the heather core without any notice or warning exploded causig 3RD and 4TH degree burns in both legs causing to losse control of the automobile and going into the ditch. Thi accident cause me to lose almost my life for wich I am very engry. I have done some reserch and found that…
On october 03,1999 the heather core without any notice or warning exploded causig 3RD and 4TH degree burns in both legs causing to losse control of the automobile and going into the ditch. Thi accident cause me to lose almost my life for wich I am very engry. I have done some reserch and found that mercedes knew all along of this defect a year prior if no more and fail to recall or advice about this problem more than 6,000 automobiles had reported accident worldwide and some had been reported crashes and loss of life. Including the mercedes benz that diana princes of wales was kill which IS still under investigation but coinsidentially it was found that the heather core exploded as well.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel pressure actuator IS leaking. The dealer has been notified. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Srs light comes on during start up and stays on. Air bag never deployed. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Windshield wipers will not clean the window off fumes remain on the windsheild, causing a vision problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When car IS in any position you can take key out of the ignition switch , there IS no lock on the transmission when it IS in park . Please describe .*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer was driving and car accelerated and drove through the garage door. Please describe . *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of air bag. tt
- Vehicle speed control
When shifting transmission into reverse, vehicle accelerated by itself, resulting in loss of control/accident. tt
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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