1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
The 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210, potentially affecting up to 42,540 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320, BODY STYLE 210. DRIVING APPROX. 20 MPH AND HEARD LOUD "SCREECHING", FOLLOWED BY A "BANG", AND OBSERVED THE LEFT SPRING AND SPRING PERCH EXIT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT HIGH VELOCITY. SPRING PERCH HAD OBVIOUS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AROUND THE WELD POINTS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED, AS THE BODY APPEARED TO BE RESTING ON THE LEFT TIRE. *TR
1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320, BODY STYLE 210. DRIVING APPROX. 20 MPH AND HEARD LOUD "SCREECHING", FOLLOWED BY A "BANG", AND OBSERVED THE LEFT SPRING AND SPRING PERCH EXIT FROM UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT HIGH VELOCITY. SPRING PERCH HAD OBVIOUS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AROUND THE WELD POINTS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED, AS THE BODY APPEARED TO BE RESTING ON THE LEFT TIRE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 210
- 1996 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 0 complaints
- 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 210 (current)
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 0 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 1 complaint
- 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 1 complaint
- 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 0 complaints
- 2002 MERCEDES BENZ 210 — 0 complaints
Other MERCEDES BENZ Models
- MERCEDES BENZ C300 — 4,886 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E350 — 2,649 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ E320 — 1,515 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML350 — 1,236 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ ML320 — 1,087 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ GLK350 — 1,031 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C250 — 898 total complaints
- MERCEDES BENZ C230 — 879 total complaints