1999 Mercedes Benz 190 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 190 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mercedes Benz 190. That is the most of any 190 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mercedes Benz 190 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mercedes Benz 190 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Mercedes Benz 190.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front driveshaft coupler broke while driving. This caused all (4) tires to be worn to steel belt. Please describe details. *ak
Emergency brakes failed to work properly. Also, emergency (4) way flasher does not work when utilized. Please describe details. *ak
Vehicle failed to stop properly after brake pedal was applied. Front brake pads were worn down to nothing after having them checked by mechanic. Rotors were also scorched. Please describe details. *ak
Exhaust pipe near muffler has a crack in it. This is a potential fire hazard. Please describe details. *ak
I have had 3 mercedes in the last year. I had 2 clk430's which also had the same problem. These 2 cars were purchased thru smythe european. The problem is that the transmission will go into neutral sometimes. This is a very intermittent problem but has occurred 6 times in these 3 cars. It seems to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz 190?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mercedes Benz 190?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Mercedes Benz 190 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 190 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.