Model year guide

1986 Mercedes-benz 124

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

1986 Mercedes-benz 124 — representative photo
Representative photo

1986 Mercedes-benz 124 at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Mercedes-benz 124 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. ONCE THE CORROSION PROTECTION IS DAMAGED OR REMOVED THE BRAKE COMPONENTS AND OR HARDWARE CAN BEGI…

Bulletin TSB-42-10-109 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2009

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 124. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1986 Mercedes-benz 124 vehicles on record

1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A257954 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A297173 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A391281 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A273299 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A400713 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A363702 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241251A101786 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A204232 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A328668 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240231A362008 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A194667 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241201A196069 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240231A372635 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240261A239525 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240201A239302 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1241301A143156 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 1986 Mercedes-benz 124WDB1240201A315206

Other Mercedes-benz 124 model years

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1986 Mercedes-benz 124 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Mercedes-benz 124 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 Mercedes-benz 124. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.