1986 Mercedes-Benz 420Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2001. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other 420 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 420 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
What 420 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GOT IN THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE IGNITION, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED DURING 80 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT. VEHICLE KEPT SPINNING AROUND AND AROUND AND SLAMMED AGAINST THE CURB AND BOUNCED BACK AND FORTH AGAINST THE CURB. ALSO, WHEEL CAME OFF AND VEHICLE ENDED UP IN CONSUMER'S YARD BETWEEN AN OAK TREE AND A…
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