1995 Mercedes Benz E320
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
95% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 96 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 96 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 214 |
| 2004 | 203 |
| 2005 | 231 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
95% · 91 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Mercedes Benz E320. While driving at 55 MPH, there was smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-22
I dropped off my car at auto shop due to my car starting rough, the ac and fan cut off, and check engine light came on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-12
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that she had just left a repair shop where a bulb was replaced when she was driving at approximately 30 MPH and smelled burning wires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-11
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
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Vehicle stalls while driving due to a faulty mass air meter. Dealer replaced the mass air meter. Consumer states the problem is recurring. Please provide further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-03
Fuel system, gasoline
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and carburetor system.
Service brakes
3% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Equipment
3% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.
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The air conditioner has not worked consistently for two summers, the a/c compressor was not coming on because the harness was cracked and coming apart and the evaporator leaks, all of these faulty components caused the system to blow warm air.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-09
Also filed under Visibility
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1995Complaint volume 96 complaints filed for this model year.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 91 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320 is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 95% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.