1987 Mercedes-Benz 420Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 5, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1987 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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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNo recall
What 420 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVING THROUGH DOWNTWN AT 5 MPH, CAR WAS FILLED WITH STEAM BECAUSETHE HOSE BROKE.CONSUMER NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. *AK
DUE TO DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF THE RADIATOR, IT CRACKED AND CAUSED WATER TO LEAK. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP. COMMON PROBLEM. MERCEDES BENZ CAME WITH A NEW DESIGN OF RADIATOR, AND CLAIMS THAT THERE WAS NOT A DEFECT IN THE OLD ONE. *AK *ML
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