1998 Mercedes Benz 400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 400 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 400. That is the most of any 400 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercedes Benz 400 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz 400 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz 400.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While traveling 55 mph and when making a sudden stop air bags deployed without any indication, causing injury to consumer's face. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
I have a mercedes s420 and have had a continuing problem with bad fumes in the car that are making my whole family really sick. The problem started when we first got the car and recently has become so bad that i have had to get an inhailer from my doctor to breathe. We had it at the dealer when we…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 400?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz 400?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz 400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 400 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.