1995 Mercedes Benz 124 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 124 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 124. That is the most of any 124 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100,507 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 124 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 50% | 100,507 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz 124 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The engine wire harness had melted in two locations. When i bought the car the previous owner told me that he had replaced the engine wire harness. *tr
The car started to lose power at a slow speed at any stop. The engine almost dies if you don't give gas. The check engine light came on. *js
Engine wiring harness insulation has disintegrated, cracked and flaked off of the wires exposing significant amounts of bare copper including connections to the glow plug relay and every connector directly attaching to an engine component. Removal of the wiring harness shows cracking and…
Right front spring perch and surrounding rail is crumbling. One leg of the perch at the weld has completely broken lose. There is no other significant rust on the vehicle. If this fails, the spring may break through the rail into the engine compartment, or the spring may fall out. At speed, this…
The check engine light came on. The dealer, after diagnosing the problem, said that a code indicating that the temperature sensor was faulty however they determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated and needed to be replaced because "this year car was designed with a harness that was…
Other Mercedes Benz 124 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 124 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 124?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 124?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 124 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 124 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.