MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercedes Benz 420

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1991 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:32.206Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 420 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1991: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WANDER, ALSO EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950613

EQUIPMENT

1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment.

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NO SUMMARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991001

AIR BAGS

1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH
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THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN FRONT END COLLISION WITH HIS 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 420 SEL. **NAR*** *NM *SC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050331

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Mercedes Benz 420?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 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.