CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420.
Most common 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ S420. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRICAL AND VACUUM SYSTEM BECAME INOPERABLE AND HE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXITED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF DANBURY (100 FEDERAL RD, DANBURY, CT 06810) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE WHERE THE DEALER HAD REPLACED
THE AREA THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE LIGHTS KEEPS MELTING I HAVE REPLACED THEM TWICE , SEAT BELTS LAG AND DOT WORK I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH STABILIZATION
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS ALMOST TOTALLY FAILED CREATING A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE DEALER STATED VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM ARE BEING RECALLED. HOW DO I RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE? *TR
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT STATED EXACTLY WHERE VEHICLE WAS HIT, SUBSEQUENTLY THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND CONSUMER SUFFERED SEVERE INJURIES.*JB
1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 questions
Does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Air Bags (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 has been fixed?
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