MYRModel Year Report

1989 Mercedes Benz 420

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1989 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:50.130Z

Only 2 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 2 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, 1989 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 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
1989: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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FRON PARKED POSITION, WHEN VEHICLE PUT IN GEAR, CAR LUNGED FORWARD AT HIGH SPEED WITHOUT ENGAGING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. BREAK WOULD NOT STOP CAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000918

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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PLASTIC FOLLOWER APPARENTLY AGES INDEPENDENT OF MILEAGE. PIECE ON LEFT HEAD BREAKS OFF, FOLLOWS TIMING CHAIN OVER CAM GEAR, LEFT HEAD THEN OUT OF TIME FAILS CATASTOPHICALLY BENDING OR BREAKING ALL VALVES AND SOMETIMES PISTONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001023

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Mercedes Benz 420?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Mercedes Benz 420 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.