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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1973 compare to other 450 years?

450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted3 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
450 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1973 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

76V179000Body & StructureNovember 9, 1976 · 16,672 units
73V225000Speed ControlNovember 21, 1973 · 5,000 units

1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 — common questions

Is the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.