MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercedes Benz 420

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1990 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:33.966Z

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
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 1991: 4 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 3 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999

1990: 3 complaints

View as data table
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.

Equipment

2 of 3 total reports mention: equipment.

Show complaint excerpts

On oct. 20, 2005, I asked Mercedes Benz of USA and Mercedes Benz of eugene(Or), to show/tell me specifically where the tether anchors are in my 1990 420 sel mercedes. Also,on oct.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-31

The owner's manual for my 1990 420 sel, on page 46, states:"This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for use with child restraints that have a top tether strap.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-21

Child seat

1 of 3 total reports mentions: child seat, most commonly citing connector/clip.

Show complaint excerpts

No tether anchorages are present on this vehicle and no tether anchorages have ever been present on this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-09

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-11-24Service brakes, hydraulic90V033000 Bolts used for the brake strut support do not meet specifications and may break.

    Remedy: Replace hex nut bolts with bolts that meet specifications.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Equipment: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Child seat: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V033000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercedes Benz 420?
The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 420 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.