MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz 420

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1995 Mercedes Benz 420
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:45.965Z

Only 15 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 15 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 420 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1999: 5 complaints 1999
1995: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19866
19873
19881
19892
19903
19914
199416
199515
19961
199722
19995

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE
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TWO MAJOR FAILURES OF WIRING ON MY 1995 S420. (1) MAIN WIRING HARNESS SHORTED, BURNED INSULATION AND FAILURE TO OPERATE. DEALER CLAIMED NORMAL WITH A CAR THIS AGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050913

AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, FIRE CAME THROUGH THE FIREWALL. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK THERE WERE NO PRIOR PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030813

THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS ON MY 1995 MERCEDES BENZ S420 HAS DISINTEGRATED. THE WIRING INSULATION IS CRACKED AND BROKEN IN MANY PLACES, WHICH HAS RESULTED IN A NON-OPERATING CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120403

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN

2 of 15 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY VIBRATES WHEN IN ANY GEAR OTHER THAN NEUTRAL, DUE TO POSSIBLE DRIVE TRAIN COMPLICATIONS. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951005

VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

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SUN ROOF FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960118

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 15 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420 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 420?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420 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.