1989 Mercedes-Benz 420Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1989 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 October 11, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 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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What 420 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PLASTIC FOLLOWER APPARENTLY AGES INDEPENDENT OF MILEAGE. PIECE ON LEFT HEAD BREAKS OFF, FOLLOWS TIMING CHAIN OVER CAM GEAR, LEFT HEAD THEN OUT OF TIME FAILS CATASTOPHICALLY BENDING OR BREAKING ALL VALVES AND SOMETIMES PISTONS. ENGINE HALTS IMMEDIATELY. PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED WITH PICTURES AT WEB…
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