Mercedes Benz 170 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz 170, across 2 model years (1999–2003). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.
Mercedes Benz 170 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 170 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercedes Benz 170 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercedes Benz 170 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 170 | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1999 170 | 2 | 0 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes Benz 170 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (2), 2003 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercedes Benz 170?
Visibility, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 170 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.