Mercedes Benz 210 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 26, 2012 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Mercedes Benz 210, across 4 model years (1997–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 1997, with 1 complaints
1997: 1199711998: 0199801999: 1199912000: 120001

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Mercedes Benz 210 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 210 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 210: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 1999 210: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1997 210: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 210 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure220
Suspension220

All Mercedes Benz 210 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2000 21010—Structure
1999 21010—Suspension
1998 21000——
1997 21010—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Mercedes Benz 210 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1), 1999 (1), 1997 (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 210?

Structure, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 210 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.