MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mercedes Benz 420

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1996 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:08:58.401Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

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 1991: 4 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 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 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 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 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999

1996: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Brake light fuse blew.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-24

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Mercedes Benz 420?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.