1993 Mercedes Benz 190 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1993 Mercedes Benz 190 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Electrical system (2), Airbags (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Suspension (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
07/20/2008 · Engine
WITH 1993 MERCEDES E-190 4 CYLINDER AUTOMOBILE, METAL RING ON ADJUSTER ARM BREAKS, LOOSENING FAN BELT AND CAUSING ENGINE FAN BELT TO BREAK LOOSE AND ENGINE MUST BE STOPPED. *TR
01/21/2005 · Airbags · crash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. NO INJURIES REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
01/24/2000 · Unknown Or Other
INSTRUMENT PANEL IS DEFECTIVE, IT DOESN'T SHOW THE CORRECT MILEAGE. *AK
03/10/1999 · Engine · fire
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH, WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE DIED OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER HOUSE, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
02/28/1999 · Suspension
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR / FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WORN OUT
07/01/1998 · Brakes
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.
02/26/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE.
02/26/1997 · Transmission / drivetrain
SPEEDOMETER REPLACED DUE TO FAULTY ODOMETER FUNCTION, REPLACEMENT WAS NOT CALIBRATED PROPERLY READING FIVE MPH OVER.