1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 14 mpgcombined, 4.2L 8-cyl RWD · 13 city / 17 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 128,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 60%
- Brakes1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Hello, recently started having problems with my asr system on my 1993 mb 400e and the service writer told me my wiring harness was faulty,cracked and was turning to dust ! He said if I didn't fix it would cause me serious problems - even possibly an engine fire ! He told me cost to replace the wire harness + labor would be about $ 1080.00. Come to find out tens of thousands of people have this problem. Why don't you folks get mercedes to issue a safety recall !! How many people have to die or get burned alive before you help the public that your supposed to protect !! …”
NHTSA complaint #10160661, filed 2006-06, 176,800 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 111,000 and 142,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400SEL RWD | 4.2L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 400
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 128,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 8 | 157,052 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 400 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 (400SEL, 4.2L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 13 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 128,000 miles and the middle half falls between 111,000 and 142,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.