MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz 500

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1995 Mercedes Benz 500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:30:17.654Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 22 complaints 1994: 6 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2003: 11 complaints 2003
1995: 8 complaints
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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

4 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

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DETERIORATED ENGINE HARNESS WIRING CAUSING FORCED LIMP MODE AND OTHER GREMLINS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130422

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, 20120912

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, 20080204

ENGINE

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.

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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, 20120912

VISIBILITY

1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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TURNING INTO PARKING LOT VEHICLE SURGED 80 MPH TWICE, RESULTING IN TWO ACCIDENTS, DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES IN SECOND ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950522

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

CRASH DEATH
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20001101

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz 500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine 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 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 50% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.