MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercedes Benz E320

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1994 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:07:08.175Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

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

1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints
1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009
1994: 11 complaints 1994 11 1995: 96 complaints 1995 1996: 45 complaints 1996 1997: 63 complaints 1997 1998: 37 complaints 1998 1999: 83 complaints 1999 2000: 44 complaints 2000 2001: 38 complaints 2001 2002: 23 complaints 2002 2003: 214 complaints 2003 2004: 203 complaints 2004 2005: 231 complaints 2005 2006: 41 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 10 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009

1994: 11 complaints

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YearComplaints
199411
199596
199645
199763
199837
199983
200044
200138
200223
2003214
2004203
2005231
200641
200717
200810
20098

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

7 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASHFIRE
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Recently bought car. Wiring harness had already been replaced, but computer has not acted correctly since the wiring shorted out due to faulty insulation. Throwing faults and no idle. Surges forward or backwards on its own.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-12

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

After the vehicle is restored, the owner started to experience signs of electrical mishap. At first, the overvoltage protection relay (Ovp) shorted out and thus, the car couldn't be started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-15

Vehicle speed control

3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

2 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH

Engine

2 of 11 total reports mention: engine.

Wheels

1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.

INJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320. While removing the rear driver side wheel, the vehicle's factory equipped jack failed. As a result, the vehicle fell on the contact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-13

Also filed under Equipment

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 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 E320?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Mercedes Benz E320 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.