Mercedes Benz S420 years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz S420 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz S420 years
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Mercedes Benz S420 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 S420 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical8
- Wheels2
- Driver assistance2
- Visibility1
- Transmission1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Locks1
- Fuel system1
- Engine1
- Airbags1
Mercedes Benz S420 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 5 | Electrical | 98,356 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Mercedes Benz S420
What years of the Mercedes Benz S420 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz S420 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz S420?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz S420?
Electrical, with 8 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and driver assistance (2).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz S420 have?
No recalls on record.
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