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1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

The Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) is a two-door luxury roadster produced by Mercedes-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. Internally referred to as W121 (BII), it was first shown in prototype at the 1954 New York Auto Show, and was available with an optional removable hardtop.

Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 27 31 29 351
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 26 30 28 364
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 26 35 30 339
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 27 36 30 339
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 26 30 28 364
2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Diesel 26 35 30 339
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 20 444
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V072000

WHEELS MAY DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE VENTILATION HOLES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RIMS MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Campaign 87V104000

IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.

Campaign 91V137000

THE DESIGN OF THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO DISTORT THE GRIP AND PINCH THE BRAKE RELEASE KNOB. IF THE RELEASE KNOB STICKS IN A PARTIAL ENGAGE/RELEASE POSITION BECAUSE OF THE PINCHED GRIP, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LEVER TO RELEASE UNINTENTIONALLY WITH A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN PARKING BRAKE FORCE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 1 Unknown Or Other 1 Tires 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3?

EPA figures for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3 reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 D 2.2/190 E 2.3, most often about: Visibility, Unknown Or Other, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.