Mercedes Benz 190 1999

Model 190 made in 1999 by Mercedes Benz got 6 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and parking brake.

Model 1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
 Exhaust pipe near muffler has a crack in it. this is a potential fire hazard. please describe details. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
 Emergency brakes failed to work properly. also, emergency (4) way flasher does not work when utilized. please describe details. *ak
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
 Emergency brakes failed to work properly. also, emergency (4) way flasher does not work when utilized. please describe details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/02/1999106/01/1999
 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 me that this is a problem will all mercedes with this transmission. i feel that in this year they have yet to discover what is the cause. please contact me if you have any questions.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
 Front driveshaft coupler broke while driving. this caused all (4) tires to be worn to steel belt. please describe details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
 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