Mercedes Benz 190 1993

Model 190 made in 1993 by Mercedes Benz got 12 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding tires.

Model 1993

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
TIRES
PSIMBNA4020M06/01/1998601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc08/04/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
01/13/20051750001
 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
209/01/1993
 Alternator failed causing vehicle to loose all electrical power.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
10/12/1998
 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/01/20081250001
 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/12/1998
 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
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
109/01/1993
 Owners manual does not contain information on child safety seats locking clip installation or useage.
OTHER
01/22/2000
 Instrument panel is defective, it doesn't show the correct mileage. *ak
POWER TRAIN
209/01/1993
 Speedometer replaced due to faulty odometer function, replacement was not calibrated properly reading five mph over.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/22/1995203/01/1993
 Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
409/01/1993
 Door panels buckled on all four doors, requiring replacement.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
01/01/1996
 Premature tire wear / front wheel bearings worn out
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
1
 Speedometer failure.