1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,400 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Consumer started the vehicle, placed it into drive and vehicle went forward. Consumer could not stop the vehicle after applying the brakes, and it crashed into a pole and another vehicle. Consumer's vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10117787, filed 2005-04, 62,400 miles“Brakes were squeaking and front end vibrated. All of the flex discs were cracked, and brakes were warped. Also, back up lights were inoperable, and ball joints tore. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #899851, filed 2001-12“Ea88034; while in reverse vehicle suddenly accelerated at high speed. Occupant applied the brakes, but they did not work, causing a crash and injuries. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #840679, filed 1999-06Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
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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