1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	11
Power Train	3
Seat Belts	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Visibility	1
Seats	1
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2013-10-04, Suspension
WELD BROKE AND DISLODGED THE SPRINGS.. *TR

2012-06-14, Power Train
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 SAW THAT METAL WAS HANGING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN BUT WAS UNSAFE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

2011-09-12, Suspension
I AM FILING A COMPLAINT REGARDING AFTER WARRANTY SUPPORT FOR THE ABOVE REFERENCED VEHICLE. THE SPRING SEAT DETACHED FROM THE BODY OF THE AUTOMOBILE CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 45 MPH ON A DOWNHILL GRADE. AS THE SUSPENSION DETACHED FROM THE CAR, THE LEFT FRONT SIDE DRAGGED ON THE ROAD CAUSING THE RIGHT REAR TO SLIDE INTO THE OTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. IMPACT FROM AN APPROACHING VEHICLE WAS NARROWLY ADVERTED. FURTHER, LARGE PIECES OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE COIL SPRING WHERE LEFT IN THE ROAD CAUSING A HAZARD. MY MECHANIC AND THE FACILITY THAT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HAS STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT IN THE DESIGN OF THIS VEHICLE. FURTHER, A INTERNET SEAR

2011-07-21, Suspension
I AM A VICTIM OF A DANGEROUS SAFETY DESIGN FLAW IN MY 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E420. LAST WEEK, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON A LOCAL STREET NEAR OUR HOME, WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FLEW OUT OF THE CAR, RESULTING IN HER COMPLETELY LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS - NO SOUNDS, RATTLES, ETC. LUCKILY, SHE WAS DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED OF 35MPH AND THAT THE CARS AROUND HER STOPPED, ALLOWING HER TO MANEUVER THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, SHE AVOIDED ANY ACCIDENT AND WAS NOT HURT. THE COIL SPRINGS SUPPORT THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE CAR, AND WHEN THE SPRING FLEW OUT OF THE CAR, THE CAR COLLAPSED ONTO THE TIRE UNDER ITS OWN WEIGHT. THE

2009-02-08, Suspension
1997 MERCEDES E420 DRIVER'S SIDE COIL SPRING PERCH FAILURE. *TR

1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (11), Power Train (3), Seat Belts (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz 420 has been fixed?

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