1996 Mercedes Benz S420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S420 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz S420. That ranks 3rd out of 4 S420 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 147,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz S420 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 | 1 | 100% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 100% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 147,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Mercedes Benz S420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz S420.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz s420. While driving 70 mph, the srs, vsr, tire and other unknown indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. While driving down the…
Other Mercedes Benz S420 years
See all Mercedes Benz S420 problems by year, every Mercedes Benz model, or the Mercedes Benz VIN decoder.
Similar Mercedes Benz models
Embed this 1996 Mercedes Benz S420 badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz S420?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz S420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz S420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S420 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.