Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags2
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Engines
The most common engines in 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (80 kW, 107 hp) and 2.0 petrol (90 kW, 121 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 petrol | 80 kW 107 hp | 166 |
| 2.0 petrol | 90 kW 121 hp | 23 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
226 first registered in 1993 are on Dutch roads; 27% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde42
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen33
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm25
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld24
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm20
- Stofhoes fuseekogel beschadigd en dicht niet af20
- Band onvoldoende profiel20
- Remslang beschadigd, wapeningsmateriaal zichtbaar18
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 415 of these cars first registered in 1993 took their annual MOT test. 70% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1993 the figure was 67%.
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
18 of these cars first registered in 1993 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 307,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
28 1993 cars are on the New Zealand register; 61% arrived as used imports, 39% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mercedes-Benz told its dealers about the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10205842 | Anti-theft alarm activates without obvious cause. |
| 10136029 | SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink |
| 10135726 | Liftgate - cover - trunk sill |
| 10135683 | Model series 190 flap on armrest sticks |
| 10135681 | Model series 190 roller sun blind opens by itself during high acceleration |
| 10057242 | MERCEDES MY- ALL MODELS 164.195, 212.095, 221.195, 222.163, 242.890, 245.286 HANDLING HIGH - VOLTAGE BATTERIES, WITH AIRBAG AND/OR PYROFUSE TRIGGERING, AFTER AN ACCIDENT. *LJ |
| 10057241 | MERCEDES MY-ALL MODELS 164.195 212.095, 221-195 222-163, 245.286 . VEHICLES MUST BE EXAMINED IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ACCIDENT TO AVOID DAMAGE TO HV BATTERY. *LJ |
| 10056013 | FLASHING AND CODING OF AIRBAG CONTROL UNITS. *LJ |
| 10056011 | FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WEAKENING POINT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL IS VISIBLE. 08/15/2014*LJ |
| 10056009 | FAULT CODE U016887 IN PARKTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. 08/15/2014*LJ |
| 10056008 | FAULT CODES OCCURING P045600 WITHOUT COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE RUNNING. 08/15/2014*LJ |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)