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1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 5-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 26 | 31 | 28 | 364 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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)
10 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5?
EPA figures for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5 reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5. 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190D 2.5, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.