Mercedes-Benz 190E Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Mercedes-Benz 190E (1991–1991) that have at least 5 complaints. 1991 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 190E model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 100,000 | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling2 20%
- Air bags2 20%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 10%
- Vehicle speed control1 10%
- Tires1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1991: “1991 mercedes 190E idled out of control. Cant find anyone who knows what is wrong with this car or how to fix it. Its a hazard and dangerous to drive. When it idles up so high, the car actually peels out if you let your foot off the brake. It is almost impossible to bring it to a full stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10231442, filed 2008-06, 100,000 milesOther Mercedes-Benz models
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740 complaintsMercedes-Benz C250
725 complaintsMercedes-Benz GLC 300
659 complaints
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. Methodology