VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz 124 years to avoid

Across 1985–2001, no single 124 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1995 drew the most complaints; 1993 the fewest.

12

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1985–2001

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz 124 NHTSA complaints by model year8 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 8 complaints2001: 1 complaints
Mercedes-Benz 124 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every 124 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200110
199582
199422
199303
199213
199101
199001
198901
198801
198701
198601
198501

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz 124?

By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 124 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 124 have?

Across all model years, the 124 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.