1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Mechanic was going to service engine when he pushed hood off. Hood flew off and broke windshield, and chipped the paint. Hinge spring was detached from right side of hood. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #890359, filed 2001-06Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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