MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz C Class

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1995 Mercedes Benz C Class
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:43:39.569Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz C Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 49 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 14 complaints 2001 2002: 31 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 5 complaints 2005 2006: 9 complaints 2006
1995: 49 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
199415
199549
19966
19973
19986
19997
20008
200114
200231
20039
200415
20055
20069

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 102%

102% of complaints: electrical system — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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WE JUST BOUGHT A 95 MERCEDES BENZ C280.WE GOT IT IN DALLAS AND DROVE HOME TO AUSTIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070802

VEHICLE HAS HAD CONTINUAL MECHANICAL AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DETAILS NOT PROVIDED. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20000706

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4%

4% of complaints: fuel system, other — 2 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4%

4% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, LOSS OF CONTROL AFTER STOP AND PROCEEDING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. COLLISION RESULTED FROM SUDDEN ACCELERATION, LOSS OF CONTROL AND NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20061120

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz C Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, other issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class 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 C Class?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 102% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class 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.