1988 Mercedes Benz 560: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
32,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 7 complaints (42.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 2; Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 1; 2004: 3; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10054287 · 2004-01-16 (January 16, 2004)
AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT IS FAULTY. COULD RESULT IN NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING VEHICLE ACCIDENT. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054289 · 2004-01-16 (January 16, 2004)
CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING PROPERLY. COULD RESULT IN RUNAWAY VEHICLE AND ACCIDENT. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054289 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054290 · 2004-01-16 (January 16, 2004)
FAILURE OF ALARM SYSTEM. ALARM GOES OFF DURING MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10054290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168658 · 2006-09-19 (September 19, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO THE STREET WHERE IT COLLIDED WITH A HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE AT 25 MPH. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TEAM RESPONDED. A POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS WERE TAKEN. THE CONTACT AVOIDED SERIOUS INJURY DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAG, ALTHOUGH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED FOR MINOR ABRASIONS AND BRUISING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO RUST AND POOR MAINTENANCE, ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT CLAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168658 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552529 · 2000-06-08 (June 8, 2000)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE IN REVERSE GEAR RESULTING IN COLLISION WITH STORE AND INJURY TO CONSUMER. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552529 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972958 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
FAULTY SENSOR IN AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. COULD RESULT IN NON DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICEL ACCIDENT. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972958 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984650 · 1996-05-20 (May 20, 1996)
TURNED ON IGNITION, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ENGINE ACCELERATED, VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS AT HIGH SPEED; BROADSIDED PARKED VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984650 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
90V131000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1990-07-27 (July 27, 1990)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS. LIMOUSINES MAY NOT CONTAIN ALTERERS CERTIFICATION LABEL IN VIOLATION OF 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERALREGULATIONS.
Remedy: INSTALL ALTERERS LABELS AS REQUIRED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗90V132000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1990-07-27 (July 27, 1990)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRETCH LIMOUSINES ALTERED BY KELLY/COACHWORKS, INC. LIMOUSINE MAY NOT HAVE ALTERERS TIRE PLACARD WITH CORRECT TIRE SIZE AND LOAD INFORMATION, AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 110.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND CONSUMERRELYING ON THE WRONG INFORMATION MIGHT EXPERIENCE TRAUMATIC TIRE DAMAGE WITHLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: INSTALL CORRECT TIRE PLACARD.
NHTSA campaign record ↗