1997 Mercedes Benz E420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E420 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz E420. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 133,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz E420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 80% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 132,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz E420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz E420.
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.
1997 mercedes benz e-420. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle seat belt malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the seat belt inadvertently tightened causing the consumers' head to hit the back of the seat. The consumer had a throbbing head pain. The air bag light illuminated after the incident…
My 1997 mercedes benz e420 went in to limp mode with no warning while merging on to 65 mph traffic, almost causing an accident. It failed to shift with no warning
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz e420. After stopping, the vehicle failed to shift out of low gear. In addition, when the vehicle was started, the radio failed to operate and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
The mercedes benz e-420 electrical wiring was manufactured from biodegradable materials. After several years the insulation on the wiring harness began to deteriorate and fail. This lead to a cycle of increasingly severe electrical problems also lead to the safety on freeway where the other driver…
Cockpit smelt like smoke, became hard to see. Pulled over and turned the engine off. Very scary. Is there a recall on this issues? *tr
Other Mercedes Benz E420 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz E420?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz E420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz E420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E420 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.