1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1999-10-02

“Front driveshaft coupler broke while driving. This caused all (4) tires to be worn to steel belt. Please describe details. *ak”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

“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”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

“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”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

“Exhaust pipe near muffler has a crack in it. This is a potential fire hazard. Please describe details. *ak”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 190 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.