1995 Mercedes Benz 420
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1999 | 5 |
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.
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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, 2005-09-13
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, 2003-08-13
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, 2012-04-03
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-05
Visibility
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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Sun roof failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-18
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mercedes Benz 420 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.