1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Air bags2 20%
- Engine cooling2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Air bags: “While transporting four children to school, I heard a long banging noise underneath the car. The car traveled about 6 feet and stopped. After the car stopped, the driverside airbag deployed causing severe brusing, abrasions, and burns to my left arm. Clifford blakemore, service manager at long of chattanooga confirmed that the airbag could deploy under the conditions described and after the vehicle had stopped. He stated that the flexdisk which connects the drive shaft to the transmission probably came loose and resulted in the drive shaft hitting the transmission tunnel. …”
NHTSA complaint #728762, filed 2000-08Engine cooling: “While driving and without any warning vehicle cuts off, causing loss of power. Dealer has been contacted, and has replaced three head gaskets. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #898574, filed 2001-10Electrical system: “Mecedes benz 190E presents a very serious safety hazard to the occupants and other vehicles on the road. Engine stalls. Stalling occurs out in traffic. The auto is either making a turn at an intersection or stalls while stopped in traffic. When first the problem was encountered, we took it to the dealer and they replaced components, but to no avail.(we paid for these) when we returned to the dealer we were told that they would have to just keep replacing parts until it was repaired ( the cost of these expensive replacements labor in & out, if the part did not work, would fall on us). …”
NHTSA complaint #739214, filed 2001-01Fuel system: “Attempted to start vehicle after overnight parking. When I activated ignition there was a loud explosion under the hood which blew off most of the insulation lining and ignited a fire around the air intake cover. I was told that the fuel pump relay switch failed. This and the fule pum were replaced but now vehicle will intermitently accelerate when idling and or moving at around 25mph.”
NHTSA complaint #10194701, filed 2007-06Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190E · sedan | not rated | 3 / 3 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190E RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 190E RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 190E 2.3 RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 190E 2.3 RWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 190E 2.6 RWD | 2.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 190E 2.6 RWD | 2.6L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 190E
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 100,000 | 0 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 190E model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E 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.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E (190E, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.