Mercedes Benz 420 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 420 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 420 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 420 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 420 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical14
- Suspension12
- Transmission6
- Brakes6
- Fuel system4
- Visibility3
- Seat belts3
- Engine3
- Airbags3
- Steering2
- Seats2
- Body2
Mercedes Benz 420 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 5 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 22 | Suspension | 140,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1996 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 15 | Electrical | 100,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1994 | - | 16 | Electrical | 117,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1991 | - | 4 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 420
What years of the Mercedes Benz 420 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 420 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 420?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 420?
Electrical, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (12) and transmission (6).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 420 have?
1 recall between 1990 and 1999. The 1990 model year has the most, with 1.
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