1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

0Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420.

Most common 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

1999-08-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTWN AT 5 MPH, CAR WAS FILLED WITH STEAM BECAUSETHE HOSE BROKE.CONSUMER NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. *AK
1999-07-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE RADIATOR, IT CRACKED AND CAUSED WATER TO LEAK. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. COMMON PROBLEM. MERCEDES BENZ CAME WITH A NEW DESIGN OF RADIATOR, AND CLAIMS THAT THERE WAS NOT A DEFECT IN THE OLD ONE. *AK *ML
1995-04-10, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TRYING TO TURN A CURB THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FAIL LOST CONTROL WAS IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT CAR WAS TOTALED. TT

1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 questions

Does the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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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