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Mercedes Benz E420 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Mercedes Benz E420 since 1994. The 1997 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Worst year
1997
Model years
1994-1997

Mercedes Benz E420 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz E420 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz E420 years

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Mercedes Benz E420 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19941997

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Most common Mercedes Benz E420 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    6
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Mercedes Benz E420 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-5Electrical00
1994-2Electrical00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz E420

What years of the Mercedes Benz E420 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz E420 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E420?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E420?

Electrical, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and transmission (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E420 have?

No recalls on record.

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