1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving heater core blew, causing hot coolant to leak into the vehicle on driver's legs, causing third degree burns. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10082141, filed 2004-07, 180,000 miles“Was driving vehicle when hot anti-freeze & water leaked onto gas pedal and driver's foot, burning it. Took vehicle to the mechanic, mechanic indicated that heater core cracked & was leaking. Was informed to take vehicle to dealer for repairs. Went to emergency room for treatment of foot.”
NHTSA complaint #872246, filed 2000-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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