Mercedes Benz 420 1986
Model 420 made in 1986 by Mercedes Benz got 9 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1986
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88034 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/15/1988 | 07/31/1990 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 09/13/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| 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 | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/15/1998 | 1 | 06/15/1992 | |
| Right rear lower control arm rusted through. no other subframe corrosion visible. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 2 | 12/18/1985 | |
| Bridgestone tires (p205 65 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement of the faulty tires. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/17/1995 | |||
| The car accelerated when trying to stop at a light. please describe. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 03/13/1999 | |||
| 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 telephone pole. *ak | |||