1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,000 miles.
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.
“My 1997 mercedes benz E420 went in to limp mode with no warning while merging on to 65 MPH traffic, almost causing an accident. It failed to shift with no warning”
NHTSA complaint #10937153, filed 2016-12, 142,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission 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.
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