Mercedes Benz 124 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 124 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 124 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 124 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz 124 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine4
- Electrical4
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Fuel system1
Mercedes Benz 124 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 6 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 1 | Seats | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 124
What years of the Mercedes Benz 124 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 124 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 124?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 124?
Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and suspension (1).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 124 have?
2 recalls between 1992 and 2001. The 1993 model year has the most, with 2.
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