Total Complaints
3 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ · model year
1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1988MERCEDES-BENZMERCEDES BENZ carries 3 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 1988 MERCEDES BENZ is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal with 1 filings, followed by equipment:appliance:air conditioner (1) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (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 2 investigation files overlapping the 1988 MERCEDES BENZ. 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.
3
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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20010716VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
MY CAR CUT OFFS WITH ME DRIVER AT 55-65 MILE WITH NO WARNING ON MANY OCCASIONS. IT HAS ACCELLERATED AS IF I HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED FOR LACK OF A BETTER DISCRIPTION. ON OCCASION IT FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND CUT OFF ,THEN QUICKLY JERK INTO STARTING AND ACCELORTATE QUICKLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT JUST FAILED TO COME ON. NOW HOT AIR SEEMS TO EMIT FROM THE VENTS AS IF THE HEATER IS ON. IT IS REALLY UPSETTING THAT THE CHERRY HILL NJ MERCEDES DEALER HAVE CHECKED MY CAR NUMEROUS TIMES AND CLAIM THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH. SINCE THE DAY NEW FUEL PUMPS WERE PUT ON MY CAR THE CAR HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. .
20010716EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
MY CAR CUT OFFS WITH ME DRIVER AT 55-65 MILE WITH NO WARNING ON MANY OCCASIONS. IT HAS ACCELLERATED AS IF I HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED FOR LACK OF A BETTER DISCRIPTION. ON OCCASION IT FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND CUT OFF ,THEN QUICKLY JERK INTO STARTING AND ACCELORTATE QUICKLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT JUST FAILED TO COME ON. NOW HOT AIR SEEMS TO EMIT FROM THE VENTS AS IF THE HEATER IS ON. IT IS REALLY UPSETTING THAT THE CHERRY HILL NJ MERCEDES DEALER HAVE CHECKED MY CAR NUMEROUS TIMES AND CLAIM THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH. SINCE THE DAY NEW FUEL PUMPS WERE PUT ON MY CAR THE CAR HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. .
20010716SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
MY CAR CUT OFFS WITH ME DRIVER AT 55-65 MILE WITH NO WARNING ON MANY OCCASIONS. IT HAS ACCELLERATED AS IF I HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED FOR LACK OF A BETTER DISCRIPTION. ON OCCASION IT FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR AND CUT OFF ,THEN QUICKLY JERK INTO STARTING AND ACCELORTATE QUICKLY. THE AIR CONDITIONER JUST STOPPED WORKING. IT JUST FAILED TO COME ON. NOW HOT AIR SEEMS TO EMIT FROM THE VENTS AS IF THE HEATER IS ON. IT IS REALLY UPSETTING THAT THE CHERRY HILL NJ MERCEDES DEALER HAVE CHECKED MY CAR NUMEROUS TIMES AND CLAIM THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH. SINCE THE DAY NEW FUEL PUMPS WERE PUT ON MY CAR THE CAR HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. .
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ have?▼
The 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ?▼
The most-complained component for the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES BENZ 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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