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1986 Mercedes-Benz 190

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 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
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 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)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 3 Suspension 3 Parking Brake 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190, most often about: Air Bags, Suspension, Parking Brake. 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.