What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?

EPA figures for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about: Suspension, Air Bags, Parking Brake. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercedes-Benz · 1986

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	21	19	468
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	18	22	20	444
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	20	444
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	16	24	19	468
2.5L 5-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Diesel	26	31	28	364
2.5L 5-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	25	34	28	364

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

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)

9 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.

Suspension 3 Air Bags 2 Parking Brake 1

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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.