MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercedes Benz E320

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mercedes Benz E320
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:51:07.134Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1995 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 2009
1995: 96 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39%

39% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33%

33% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20140812

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, 20100511

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION FALLING OFF - COPPER WIRES EXPOSED AND MAY RESULT IN SHORT AND ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.*DT CONSUMER STATED WIRING IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT MERCEDES HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20191212

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20150922

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

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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. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030203

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3%

3% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 96

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercedes Benz E320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 2001 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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:wiring:front underhood, accounting for 39% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.