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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain 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.

“Consumer has noticed leaking oil from the left head gasket, causing fumes/ odor to enter insdie the vehicle. In addition, consumer there is transmission fluid leak.”

NHTSA complaint #810124, filed 1997-06

Transmission and drivetrain: 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
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology