1997 Mercedes Benz 420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 420 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420. That is the most of any 420 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (11 complaints, 50%), typically at around 150,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz 420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 | 50% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 9% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 111,111 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz 420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Weld broke and dislodged the springs.. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz e420. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a loud pop near the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and saw that metal was hanging from under the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was able to be…
I am filing a complaint regarding after warranty support for the above referenced vehicle. The spring seat detached from the body of the automobile causing the suspension to fail while the vehicle was in motion at 45 mph on a downhill grade. As the suspension detached from the car, the left front…
I am a victim of a dangerous safety design flaw in my 1997 mercedes benz e420. Last week, my wife was driving the car in a straight line on a local street near our home, when the passenger side coil spring flew out of the car, resulting in her completely losing control of the vehicle. There were no…
1997 mercedes e420 driver's side coil spring perch failure. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 420 model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.