MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercedes Benz 420

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1999 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:09:28.914Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

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 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999 5
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 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999 5
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 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1999: 5 complaints 1999 5

1999: 5 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and switch.

Wheels

1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

Visibility

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

A crack in left rear frames. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10

Steering

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 Mercedes Benz 420?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 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.