1995 Mercedes Benz 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300. That is the most of any 300 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 44%), typically at around 163,756 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 300 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 | 7 | 44% | 163,756 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300.
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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.
1995 mercedes benz e300 diesel, wiring harness is defective. Insulation is failing and wires are exposed. I am concerned this could be a fire hazard. *tr
1995 e300d wiring harness is disintegrating with respect to the wire insulation. When the wire is flexed during normal maintenance the insulation flakes off leaving exposed copper wire the can short out critical component's and cause a fire. *jb
Wiring harness failure. *jb
The engine ran very rough and raw gas was going out of the exhaust pipe. The "check engine" warning light did not come on. The repair shop said that the engine wiring harness had melted the insulation and cause the wires to touch. This caused the #6 injector to spray to much fuel. The wires that…
The engine electrical harness on 1995 e320 mercedes are flawed beyond belief. The entire harness bundle which includes high voltage lines for ignition coils and the fuel injection system has a severe fire problem due to the fact that the wire insulation is inferior in material quality. The…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 300 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.