1990 Mercedes-benz 124 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 1990 Mercedes-benz 124 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1990 Mercedes-benz 124. 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.

1990 Mercedes-benz 124 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1990 Mercedes-benz 124 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Nov 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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AND OR HARDWARE CAN BEGI…

Bulletin TSB-42-10-109 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2009

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 124. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1990 Mercedes-benz 124 vehicles on record

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251B294435

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201B161881

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241901F094507

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB12312010240010

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241851F122579

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240231B317620

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240231A716640

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240211B312796

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240301A300514

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201B292393

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241301A387506

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240211B300147

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251B264048

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240211B305211

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241301B488970

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240831F132213

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251B299918

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240231B418135

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240211B233471

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB12302610046560

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251B409033

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251A820780

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241801F151351

1990 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251B159181

Other Mercedes-benz 124 model years

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1990 Mercedes-benz 124 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Mercedes-benz 124 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1990 Mercedes-benz 124. 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.

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