Mercedes-Benz 190Model year report

1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 Problems

Complaints: 7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 150,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and air bags (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “While driving about 20 MPH, without no prior warning, the vehicle died out. Consumer had the vehicle towed to her house, and vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short.”

NHTSA complaint #835649, filed 1999-03

Engine cooling: “With 1993 mercedes e-190 4 cylinder automobile, metal ring on adjuster arm breaks, loosening fan belt and causing engine fan belt to break loose and engine must be stopped.”

NHTSA complaint #10235061, filed 2008-07, 125,000 miles

Air bags: “While driving 35 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information.”

NHTSA complaint #10108566, filed 2005-01, 175,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 125,000 and 175,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 150,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.

Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 190

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1999	5	—	0	—	—	—	Not enough data
1993	7	150,000	0	—	—	—	Not enough data
1991	6	—	0	—	—	—	Not enough data
1989	11	205,000	0	—	20	—	Not enough data
1988	5	193,000	1	—	20	—	Not enough data
1987	14	49,115	1	—	19	—	Not enough data
1986	8	—	2	—	20	—	Not enough data
1985	10	142,748	2	—	20	—	Not enough data

All Mercedes-Benz 190 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 125,000 and 175,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.