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1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
125,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997120%

Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420

Electrical system
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology