1996 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320. That ranks 7th out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 108,921 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner 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 320 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 | 21% | 108,921 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 108,921 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320.
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.
Car went completed "dead" at stop sign. Could not restart engine. Called mechanic and wires within engine wiring harness had shorted out due to wire insulation cracking and breaking off and shorting with other engine components. Mechanic stripped out wire and spliced it. Stated the wires are in bad…
Cracked wiring harness. Discovered when rear lights would not work. *tr
My 1996 mercedes benz s320 caught on fire 3/16/08 due to a defective harness wiring that cause burned wires in the console, under the seat, the door panels, damaged the vacuum lines, side view mirror and potentially the control units. Your nhtsa has received hundreds of complaints about this…
Srs did not deploy under the right condition.*ak
Electronic sensor failed.
Other Mercedes Benz 320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 320 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 320 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 320 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 320 | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1996 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.