MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercedes Benz E Class

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1994 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:44:07.891Z

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 E Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2001: 15 complaints 2001 2002: 8 complaints 2003: 45 complaints 2003 2004: 15 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 10 complaints 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1994: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 87%

87% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY
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MERCEDES BENZ E320 YEAR 1994. MECHANIC SAYS I HAVE A DEFECTIVE ENGINE HARNESS. CAR SPARKS AND CAUGHT FIRE ONCE WHEN STARTED. THIS IS BECOMING A VERY COMMON PROBLEMS IN MERCEDES SOLD AROUND THE YEAR 1994.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080302

AUTO FIRE , TOTAL LOSS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20070723

1994 E320 HAD INTERMINTENT RUNNING PROBLEMS. CAR WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, ESPECIALLY DURING A RAIN OR AFTER WASHING THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050712

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine.

FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and front.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 1 distinct report on file.

STRUCTURE 3%

3% of complaints: structure — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950315 — electrical system

THE FRONT PASSENGER METAL FOOT REST CAN, OVER TIME, ABRADE THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE FOOT REST CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.

Campaign 95V031000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V031000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 Mercedes Benz E 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 1994 Mercedes Benz E Class?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 87% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.