1995–1999 · 2 model years

Mercedes-Benz S420 recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19955 complaints

Most recalls19990 recalls

Crashes reported1in owner complaints

Injuries reported10 deaths

Model year	NHTSA stars	EPA mpg	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
1999 S420	—	16 mpg	0	4	1	0	1	0
1995 S420	—	16 mpg	0	5	0	0	0	0

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 system7
Electronic stability control (esc)2
Air bags2
Equipment1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Engine1
Power train1
Seat belts1