MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercedes Benz 420

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1994 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:45.350Z

Only 16 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 16 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, 1994 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 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1994: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

CHILD SEAT

3 of 16 total reports mention: child seat.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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THE PROBLEM STARTED LAST AUGUST. IT OCCURRS ONLY OCCASIONALLY AND HAS NEVER BEEN DUPLICATED WHEN AT A DEALERSHIP OR REPAIR SHOP. AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR STARTS TO ROLL FORWARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020509

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

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VEHICLE CHECKED AND FOUND THAT INSULATION ON ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING, TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND FAN THERMAL SWITCH HARNESS DETERIORATED CAUSING WIRES TO RUB TOGETHER. CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT HARNESS INSULATION IS MADE OF VERY POOR MATERIAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060925

5/18/2006. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. TOOK VEHICLE TO MBZ REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS'S WIRE INSULATION BREAKING APART AND EXPOSING THE BARE WIRING. COST OF REPAIR +$900.00. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20060519

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.

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CAR STOPPED SHIFTING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND ASR LIGHT APPEARED WHILE DRIVING. TOOK CAR INTO AUTO MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD WIRING HARNESS WOULD NEED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED AND WOULD COST MORE THAN AUTO'S WORTH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120323

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 16 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for child seat issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Mercedes Benz 420?

The most-reported component is child seat:shell:booster, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.