1999 Mercedes-Benz S420Mercedes-benz S420 1999

Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Large Cars Full-size.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Mercedes-BenzPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
14 MPG20 MPG555.43 g/mile
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Sub-models: - S 420 -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420?
     - The 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 14 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 20 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420 is $4150.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 4.2L 8 cylinder 5-speed automatic
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive S420

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters4.2
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-11000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 118.5944
    City mpg for fuel type 1,14
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Engine cylinders8
    Engine displacement in liters4.2
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 id15195
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)16
    Model name (carline)S420
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)112
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 117.2
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 127.6
    EPA vehicle size classLarge 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
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsEMS 2MODE CLKUP
    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

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: 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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
  • TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200825

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz s420. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system became inoperable and he was unable to open the doors. The contact stated that he was locked inside the vehicle and was not able to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that he exited the vehicle through the passenger's side window. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of danbury (100 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810) and was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times for the same failure where the dealer had replaced the vacuum pump with a used pump however, the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that vehicle trunk opened and was unable to be securely shut. The contact taped the trunk shut. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20200824

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz s420. The contact stated that while attempting to exit the vehicle, the electrical and vacuum system became inoperable and he was unable to open the doors. The contact stated that he was locked inside the vehicle and was not able to exit the vehicle. The contact stated that he exited the vehicle through the passenger's side window. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of danbury (100 federal rd, danbury, ct 06810) and was diagnosed that the vacuum pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the same dealer three times for the same failure where the dealer had replaced the vacuum pump with a used pump however, the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that vehicle trunk opened and was unable to be securely shut. The contact taped the trunk shut. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20120206

The area that holds the brake lights keeps melting i have replaced them twice , seat belts lag and dot work i have had several problems with stabilization

NoNoN NoneNone20060309

The instrument cluster has almost totally failed creating a severe safety hazard. The dealer stated vehicles with this problem are being recalled. How do i receive a recall notice? *tr

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19981115

While driving, consumer was broadsided by another vehicle, however it was not stated exactly where vehicle was hit, subsequently the airbags failed to deploy and consumer suffered severe injuries.*jb

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