MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz 500

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1995 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:17.458Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995 8 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 8 complaints 1995 8 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 22 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 8 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003

1995: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19851
19860
19870
19880
19901
19910
199215
199322
19946
19958
19966
19978
19982
19997
20009
200311

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

5 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

Show complaint excerpts

Deteriorated engine harness wiring causing forced limp mode and other gremlins.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-22

I own a beautiful black 1995 S500 Mercedes Benz with 142,000 miles. As you know, the Mercedes Benz corporation knowingly installed a bio-degradable engine wire harness in models '91-'96.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-12

Also filed under Engine

The engine/fuel injection wiring harness of my 1995 S500 Mercedes-Benz has cracked insulation throughout. Wires are exposed. The car is not drivable and the cost is overwhelming to repair. I have already spent much in other unnecessarily repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-04

Engine

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.

Visibility

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing rear window.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Turning into parking lot vehicle surged 80 MPH twice, resulting in two accidents, driver suffered injuries in second accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-22

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHDEATH

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 500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500 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 500?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500 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.