Mercedes-benz S420 1996
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars Full-size.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Premium | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 14 MPG | 20 MPG | 555.43 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - S 420 -
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What is the MPG of a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420?
- The 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz S420 is $4150.
- 4.2L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S420
Description Data Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.2 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (GUZZLER) (FFS) Transmission Automatic 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 18.5944 City mpg for fuel type 1, 14 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Engine cylinders 8 Engine displacement in liters 4.2 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 20050 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (GUZZLER) (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 4150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Vehicle record id 12893 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 16 Model name (carline) S420 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 112 Transmission Automatic 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 17.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -11000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI8220P073063 - INTERIOR LIGHTING: Touch pad: search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- LI54.30-P-072145 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Ntg5.5: incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, comand display, and analog clock
- LI27.50-P-071658 - POWER TRAIN: Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d or r
- LI27.50-P-049281 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL): Harsh engagement when changing gear range from p to d
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- LI68.05-P-059193 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI80.61-P-061174 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | Y | None | None | 20190705 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz s420. While driving 70 mph, the srs, vsr, tire and other unknown indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. While driving down the road, the failures recurred a few times. The contact called aaa and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On another occasion, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, one of the tires came off the rim, the rim was cracked, and the windows failed to go up and down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a mercedes-benz dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.