How many recalls does the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 have?

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

SUSPENSION:REAR

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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.*ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2001-06-01

“Bridgestone tires (p205 65 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement of the faulty tires. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-04-03

“The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. Mjs”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-09-13

“The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. Mjs”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · reported 1999-09-13

“The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. Mjs”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · reported 1999-09-13

“The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. Mjs”

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. · reported 1999-09-13

“Got in the vehicle, started the ignition, and vehicle accelerated during 80 mph on wet pavement. Vehicle kept spinning around and around and slammed against the curb and bounced back and forth against the curb. Also, wheel came off and vehicle ended up in consumer's yard between an oak tree and a…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES · reported 1999-03-13

“Right rear lower control arm rusted through. No other subframe corrosion visible.”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1998-05-15

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88034 Opened 1988-07-15 · closed 1990-07-31

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY PETITIONED NHTSA TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTOSUDDEN ACCELERATION ON VARIOUS MERCEDES-BENZ MODELS.THE PETITION WASGRANTED WITH RESPECT TO THE 1986-1987 300E MODEL AND ENGINEERING ANALYSISEA88-003 WAS OPENED COVERING JUST THE 1986 AND 1987 300 E VEHICLES.SUBSEQUENTLY, CFAS REPETITIONED NHTSA…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.