MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz 320

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1995 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:41.748Z

Only 29 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 49 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1995 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
1995: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
199449
199529
199614
199719
199839
199930
200017
200117
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

16 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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FAILURE OF ENGINE WIRE HARNESS ON 1995 E320 MERCEDES BENZ. APPARENTLY DUE TO INFERIOR WIRE. HEAT DESTROYED SOME BUT NOT ALL WIRES. TOTAL ELECTRONIC FAILURE AND NO USE OF THE VEHICLE! QUOTES TO REPAIR (MERCEDES) FROM $2,000 TO $3,700. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20071009

1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320; MY CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AT IDLE, WORST WHEN A/C IS ON, WHEN ACCELERATING, MAKING TURNS, BACKFIRES CONSTANTLY WHICH FRIGHTENS ME THAT MY CAR COULD CATCH FIRE AND INJURE THE KIDS IN THE CAR AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20060622

CAR WAS CRUISING AT 10MPH BEFORE GETTING INTO OUR HOUSE DRIVEWAY, WHEN SMOG CAME UNDER THE HOOD, OPEN HOOD IMMEDIATELY AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS MELTING DOWN, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121220

AIR BAGS

5 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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ENGINE STALLED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. 526781 DUP OF 524465, POSTED ON 03-N0V-98. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980205

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A FOUR VEHICLE COLLISION, RESULTING IN A FATALITY AND INJURY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980129

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
VISIBILITY

3 of 29 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and exterior.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Mercedes Benz 320?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz 320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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