1995 Mercedes Benz 420 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 420 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420. That ranks 2nd out of 4 420 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner 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 420 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 | 47% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 91,567 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz 420 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420.
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.
There seems to be a problem that mercedes is well aware of with the engine wiring harness. The insulation was poorly done, which causes the wiring to breakdown. This is a very expensive fix for the consumer. Safety is the issue here when this causes the car to fail to accelerate. *tr
The engine wiring harness on my 1995 mercedes benz s420 has disintegrated. The wiring insulation is cracked and broken in many places, which has resulted in a non-operating condition. The car has stalled 3 times so far, in traffic, and will now not run at all. Apparently the wires have broken down…
The electrical wiring system plastic coating is breaking down and the bare wires are shorting out making the car unable to use. *tr
1995 420s mercedes is having problems firing. Concerned about wiring harness. Was check and may be causing the problem. Why is there not a recall on this if so many people that own these vehicles are having the same problem? Car is hesitating when key is turned to right and will not fire correctly…
1995 e420 mercedes benz: wire harness has prematurely disintegrated, causing unsafe operating characteristics to appear in vehicle such as: sudden loss of power and unresponsiveness to accelerator input. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 420 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 420 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.