1992 Mercedes Benz 400E
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1992
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1992: 19 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 19 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
17 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
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The check engine light came on and before I could pull over there was smoke coming from under the hood. When I opened the hood the air cleaner assembly was melted through and some flame was still glowing in the driver side air filter.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-19
Also filed under Power train
1992 mercedes e 400 main engine wiring harness failure. Harness fried due to poor wiring insulation. I own two mercedes and both are for sale. Will never buy a car from mercedes ever again. Too much money and too mant problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-19
Main engine wiring harness is currently deteriorating causing the wires to be exposed to an intense amount of heat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-04
Vehicle speed control
1 of 19 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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Acceleration slip control unit failed, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-07-17
Service brakes
1 of 19 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 19 total reports mentions: power train.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 19 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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1992 Mercedes Benz 400E. Consumer writes in regards to several recall notices rendered vehicle useless. *smd Mercedes Benz wrote to the consumer, stating there were no outstanding recall campaigns on the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-06
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1992-06-05Service brakes, hydraulic92V083000 The plastic brake hydraulic hose from the automatic slip control unit was misrouted too close to the pre-resistor for the electric auxiliary engine cooling fan which becomes hot under certain…
Remedy: Replace and reroute any hose that may have been misrouted.
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1994-02-15Engine and engine cooling94V004000 High ambient engine compartment temperatures are experienced after the vehicle is operated and then parked. If the vehicle is restarted a short time later and the charcoal canister is saturated with…
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the fuel vapor canister vent line away from the electric fan preresistor. In addition, the preresistor will have a larger heat shield and a fused wiring harness will be…
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Mercedes Benz 400E — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 92V083000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 94V004000 · Engine and engine cooling
FAQ
- Is the 1992 Mercedes Benz 400E 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 1992 Mercedes Benz 400E?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 89% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes Benz 400E have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.