Mercedes Benz 420 owners have reported 2 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems |
While driving about 65 mph in rainy weather windshield wipers would not activate when the switch was turned on. Vehicle was taken to dealership, where the fuses were checked. A control unit was replaced at owner's expense. Dealership offered to repair unit free if owner lefet the defected part. Read details...
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. Side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. No response from interior console control. Steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. Rear brakes continued to squeak and grab. Read details...