1997 Mercedes Benz 140 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 140 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 140 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1997 Mercedes Benz 140 recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: If the front wheels are turned to full lock, the wheel could contact the brake hose and damage the hose.
Risk: If the brake hose is damaged, loss of brake fluid in the front brake circuit can occur which could result in longer than expected stopping distances and can result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake hose assembly and install a retaining bracket on the front brake hoses.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Mercedes Benz 140 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 140 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 140?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 140?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz 140 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 140 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.