1991 Mercedes-Benz 420Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420, 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 8, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11
Equipment10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1991 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

'86'87'88'89'90'91'94'95'96'97'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 420 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN FRONT END COLLISION WITH HIS 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 420 SEL. **NAR*** *NM *SC *JB
Complaint 10115576 · Mar 8, 2005

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