1995 Mercedes Benz 320
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.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 11 |
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.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-09
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, 2006-06-22
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-20
Air bags
5 of 29 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Engine stalled, causing accident. Air bag failed to deploy. 526781 dup of 524465, posted on 03-N0V-98.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-05
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-01-29
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 29 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
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).
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.