1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 137,380 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Weld broke and dislodged the springs.. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2013 · Suspension
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2012 · Power train
Compare Mercedes-Benz 420 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mercedes-Benz 420 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 3 |
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 15 |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 22 |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420
How do I know if my 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.