VehicleVerdict

Mercedes-Benz 450 years to avoid

Across 1972–1988, no single 450 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1977 drew the most complaints; 1988 the fewest.

6

Total complaints

5

Recall campaigns

1972–1988

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mercedes-Benz 450 NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints1972: 1 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 1 complaints1976: 1 complaints1977: 3 complaints1978: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints
Mercedes-Benz 450 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every 450 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198800
198700
198600
198500
198400
198001
197802
197732
197611
197411
197302
197211

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mercedes-Benz 450?

By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among 450 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz 450 have?

Across all model years, the 450 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 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.