1985 Mercedes-benz 190
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 137 on record.
1985 Mercedes-benz 190 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1985 Mercedes-benz 190 recalls 2
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.
Fix: REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE GRIP WITH A NEW GRIP TYPE.
IN CASE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH BLOWS FUSE NO. 9, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Fix: USE TWO FUSES IN COMBINATION SO THAT IN CASE OF A FUSE FAILURE, THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1985 Mercedes-benz 190 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1985 Mercedes-benz 190 vehicles on record
Other Mercedes-benz 190 model years
1985 Mercedes-benz 190 — frequently asked questions
Does the 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 Mercedes-benz 190. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 get?
The 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.