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1997 Mercedes-Benz E420

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
4.2L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 16 23 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

10 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 4 Seat Belts 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420?

EPA figures for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420 in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, most often about: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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.