MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercedes Benz 320

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1994 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:34.703Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1994: 49 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 30 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1994: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
199449
199529
199614
199719
199839
199930
200017
200117
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 98%

98% of complaints: electrical system — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASH FIRE
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MY 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CABRIOLET HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DISINTEGRATED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS, THAT IS SHORTING. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND STALLING. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081029

WIRING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING AT THE SAME TIME, MY LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, LEADING TO A CRASH ON HIGHWAY I-44. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20070911

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ERRONEOUSLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121106

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

INJURY
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AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040726

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REFUSES TO CHECK WHY THAT HAPPENED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980611

EQUIPMENT 4%

4% of complaints: equipment — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing air conditioner.

FIRE
TIRES 2%

2% of complaints: tires — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19961115 — visibility

IF ONE OF THE HEADLAMP WIPER ARMS BECOMES MISALIGNED, THE WIPER BALDE CAN LODGE IN THE GROOVE UNDER THE HEADLAMP. IF THE WASHERS ARE ACTIVATED WITH THE WIPER BLADE IN THE MISALIGNED AND LODGED POSITI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Campaign 96V175000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V175000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Mercedes Benz 320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes Benz 320?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 98% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mercedes Benz 320 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.