Total Complaints
4 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ 190E · model year
1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993MERCEDES-BENZ190E carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 190E is air bags with 2 filings, followed by air bags:frontal:sensor/control module (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 1993 190E. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20200321AIR BAGS
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE CAR SAT AT IDLE IN DRIVEWAY.
Mileage: 120,000
20191106ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) MERCEDES-BENZ 190. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
Mileage: 250,000
20100910AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 190E. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A BURNING ODOR. HE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH HE WAS STRUCK BY A STRONG FORCE OF AIR COMING FROM THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 09/23/10 *BF UPDATED 09/30/10 THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT IS IN REGARDS TO A FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG MODULE AND AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED NITROGEN AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR BAG TO BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO HIS CHEST. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DISCHARGE AND REMAINED IN THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT. UPDATED EVOQ 01/05/11
Mileage: 55,000
20100910AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 190E. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT COULD SMELL WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A BURNING ODOR. HE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH HE WAS STRUCK BY A STRONG FORCE OF AIR COMING FROM THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 09/23/10 *BF UPDATED 09/30/10 THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT IS IN REGARDS TO A FAILURE OF THE AIRBAG MODULE AND AIR BAG, WHICH CAUSED NITROGEN AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR BAG TO BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO HIS CHEST. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DISCHARGE AND REMAINED IN THE STEERING WHEEL UNIT. UPDATED EVOQ 01/05/11
Mileage: 55,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E have?▼
The 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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