1998 Mercedes-Benz S420Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S420, most often about the equipment. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz S420 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz S420 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What S420 owners report
Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ S420. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS FOUR ALLOY WHEEL RIMS WERE NOT SYMMETRICAL, UNEVEN, AND HE EXPERIENCED VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING. ST *TR
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