CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Most common 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
MECHANIC WAS GOING TO SERVICE ENGINE WHEN HE PUSHED HOOD OFF. HOOD FLEW OFF AND BROKE WINDSHIELD, AND CHIPPED THE PAINT. HINGE SPRING WAS DETACHED FROM RIGHT SIDE OF HOOD. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
BRIDGESTONE TIRES (P205 65 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FAULTY TIRES. *SLC
THE CONSUMER STATE'S WHEN DRIVING THEIR IS A GASOLINE SMELL WITHIN THE VEHICLE, THE ANTENNA IS BROKEN, BRAKE LIGHTAND THE TAIL LIGHT FAILED AND THEIR IS A HOLE WITHIN THE GAS TANK. MJS
GOT IN THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE IGNITION, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED DURING 80 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT. VEHICLE KEPT SPINNING AROUND AND AROUND AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE CURB AND BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH AGAINST THE CURB. ALSO, WHEEL CAME OFF AND VEHICLE ENDED UP IN CONSUMER'S YARD BETWEEN AN OAK TREE AND A TELEPHONE POLE. *AK
RIGHT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED THROUGH. NO OTHER SUBFRAME CORROSION VISIBLE.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 questions
Does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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