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SuspensionPart report

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1986113%

Other parts of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560

Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (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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