CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
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1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420.
Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
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 ROAD, THE FAILURES RECURRED A FEW TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED AAA AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN, ONE OF THE TIRES CAME OFF THE RIM, THE RIM WAS CRACKED, AND THE WINDOWS FAILED TO GO UP AND DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER. T
1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 questions
Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Steering (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
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