1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and fuel system (1). 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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. Side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. No response from interior console control. Steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. Rear brakes continued to squeak and grab. Were replaced under warranty last november.”
NHTSA complaint #723734, filed 2000-06Fuel system: “Continuing idling and acceleration problems. On january 21, 2000, one month after second repair attempt, while driving vehicle it suddenly lost power then violently jolted forward causing temporary loss of control. (note: driver's foot did not touch accelerator). Driver then noticed engine check light suddenly come on (subsequently learned this indicates a fuel injection problem). Immediately notified dealer but problem persists. On april 26, check engine light again came on and car began to drive terribly, e.g., poor and inconsistent acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #722039, filed 2000-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 420
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 22 | 131,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 15 | 95,784 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 110,125 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 420 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 420 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.
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.
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.