Model year guide

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined26–28 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 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.

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D MPG & running costs

Combined26–28 mpg
City25 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,500
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,500
Fuel only$17,500
Per mile$0.23

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.

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D vehicles on record

1987 Mercedes-benz 190D — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D. 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 done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D get?

The 1987 Mercedes-benz 190D has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.