1995 Mercedes Benz C220

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1995 Mercedes Benz C220
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:30.148Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1995: 53 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	24
1995	53
1996	31
1998	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 57%

57% of complaints: electrical system — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.

CRASH FIRE

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THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION OF THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAS VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATED, APPARENTLY FROM THE (NORMAL) HEAT OF THE ENGINE. THE INSULATION LITERALLY FLAKES AWAY IN MY HAND WHEN BEING HANDLED EVEN WITH THE MOST GENTLE TOUCH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070925

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AT START UP AND ALSO DURING DRIVING IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE DAY WHILE STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET, OR TURNING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180728

I TOOK MY CAR TO A MECHANIC WITH AN UNRELATED ENGINE PROBLEM WHICH WAS RESOLVED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120725

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11%

11% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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SUDDEN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030623

WHILE IN A CAR WASH PLACED LEVER IN PARK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML

NHTSA ODI report, 19981202

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C220. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STRUCK HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY SECURE HER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151120

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A DITCH AND TREES. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990714

CONSUMER FELT A JERK IN THE VEHICLE, INSTANTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SPIN. VEHICLE HIT CONCRETE MEDIUM BARRIER WHILE SPINNING . THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970916

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz C220 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (30 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz C220 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 C220?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz C220 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.