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1990–1999 · 6 model years

Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls & problems by year

1 recall and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199722 complaints
Most recalls19901 recall
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523301990: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1991: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1994: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 15 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 22 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 5 complaints, 0 recalls199019911994199519971999
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1999 420——050000
1997 420——0221120
1995 420——0151210
1994 420——0162000
1991 420—13 mpg041100
1990 420——130000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system14
  • Suspension12
  • Service brakes, hydraulic6
  • Power train6
  • Child seat4
  • Equipment3
  • Unknown or other3
  • Air bags3