1991 Mercedes Benz 420
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.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1999 | 5 |
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, most commonly citing front.
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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, 1995-06-13
Equipment
1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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No summary.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-01
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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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.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-31
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
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, 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.