1996 Mercedes-benz 210 problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Mercedes-benz 210. 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.

1996 Mercedes-benz 210 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1996 Mercedes-benz 210 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 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

MODIFICATION TO LEFT AND RIGHT AIR INLETS TO RESOLVE NOISE COMPLAINTS FROM WINDSHIELD AREA. *TW

Bulletin MBNA 94/02 · Visibility · Dec 1996

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 210. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1996 Mercedes-benz 210 vehicles on record

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100041A166188

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB1240231A157481

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB1240201A073439

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB1240231A232344

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A166794

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100201A188399

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A232095

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A140719

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A120966

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A080855

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100371A073355

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A064144

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A130024

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A326105

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100041A020086

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100531A192716

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100371A279648

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB6014771P148929

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A291605

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100351A243820

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB9024621P576492

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB1240231A458370

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100371A023739

1996 Mercedes-benz 210WDB2100371A073498

Other Mercedes-benz 210 model years

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1996 Mercedes-benz 210 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Mercedes-benz 210 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1996 Mercedes-benz 210. 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.