1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine cooling (1). 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.
- Brakes2 40%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Vehicle failed to stop properly after brake pedal was applied. Front brake pads were worn down to nothing after having them checked by mechanic. Rotors were also scorched. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8018541, filed 2002-09Transmission and drivetrain: “I have had 3 mercedes in the last year. I had 2 clk430's which also had the same problem. These 2 cars were purchased thru smythe european. The problem is that the transmission will go into neutral sometimes. This is a very intermittent problem but has occurred 6 times in these 3 cars. It seems to me that this is a problem will all mercedes with this transmission. I feel that in this year they have yet to discover what is the cause. Please contact me if you have any questions.”
NHTSA complaint #713295, filed 1999-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1999 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.
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.