MYRModel Year Report

1987 Mercedes Benz 420

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1987 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:56:30.952Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 420 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1987: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly and hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

Show complaint excerpts

DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTWN AT 5 MPH, CAR WAS FILLED WITH STEAM BECAUSETHE HOSE BROKE.CONSUMER NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990805

DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE RADIATOR, IT CRACKED AND CAUSED WATER TO LEAK. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. COMMON PROBLEM. MERCEDES BENZ CAME WITH A NEW DESIGN OF RADIATOR, AND CLAIMS THAT THERE WAS NOT A DEFECT IN THE OLD ONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990720

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880715 — EA (closed 19900731)

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Mercedes Benz 420 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mercedes Benz 420?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Mercedes Benz 420 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.