Model year guide

1997 Mercedes-benz 140

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 at a glance

Safety recalls2

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

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 recalls 2

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #97V028000 · 05/03/1997

IF THE FRONT WHEELS ARE TURNED TO FULL LOCK, THE WHEEL COULD CONTACT THE BRAKE HOSE AND DAMAGE THE HOSE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A RETAINING BRACKET ON THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

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 2

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.

FLOW NOISES FROM AREA OF POWER STEERING PUMP AND/OR FOAMING OF POWER STEERING OIL IN RESERVOIR. *TT

Bulletin 463040 · Steering · Apr 2006

INTRODUCTION OF ROLLING CODE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER. *TT

Bulletin 227 · Jun 1997

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 140. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 vehicles on record

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 1997 Mercedes-benz 140WDB1400321A385180 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 1997 Mercedes-benz 140WDB1400321A365174 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 1997 Mercedes-benz 140WDB1400501A359332 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 1997 Mercedes-benz 140WDB12602212033697 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 1997 Mercedes-benz 140WDB1401351A345910

Other Mercedes-benz 140 model years

2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1995 1993 1991

1997 Mercedes-benz 140 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-benz 140 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1997 Mercedes-benz 140. 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.