What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?

EPA figures for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, most often about: Equipment, Child Seat. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mercedes-Benz · 1990

1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.2L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	14	17	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 90V033000

BOLTS USED FOR THE BRAKE STRUT SUPPORT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

3 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Equipment 2 Child Seat 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.