1996 Mercedes Benz 220 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 220 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 220. That ranks 2nd out of 4 220 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 190,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz 220 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 | 2 | 40% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 173,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz 220 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz 220.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes benz c220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, he activated the cruise control function and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably without warning. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to disengage the cruise control but to no…
My 1996 mercedes c220 has 190,000 miles on it. The wiring harness completely disintegrated and i was told by my repair shop that the faulty wiring harness shorted out the computer. I called mercedes customer service and sent a letter to paul halata. They were very sorry, but the car is not under…
Power window switch failed.
Air conditioner failure.
Fuel pump failed twice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 220?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz 220?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz 220 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 220 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.