1998 Mercedes-Benz 400Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 400, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 400 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz 400 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other 400 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 400 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What 400 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH AND WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, CAUSING INJURY TO CONSUMER'S FACE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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