1996 Mercedes-Benz S420Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other S420 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 S420 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What S420 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S420. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SRS, VSR, TIRE AND OTHER UNKNOWN INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE…
Own a 1996 S420?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.