1995 Mercedes Benz 500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500. That ranks 3rd out of 7 500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 101,117 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz 500 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 | 4 | 50% | 101,117 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 123,233 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 123,233 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz 500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500.
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.
Deteriorated engine harness wiring causing forced limp mode and other gremlins. *tr
I own a beautiful black 1995 s500 mercedes benz with 142,000 miles. As you know, the mercedes benz corporation knowingly installed a bio-degradable engine wire harness in models '91-'96. These engine wire harnesses, were purposely installed and designed to breakdown and disintegrate. Because of…
On feb 18, i drove my mb s500, 1995 with my family on orange highway 5 at 70m/h and suddenly my car engine stopped without my knowledge, i was almost get hit by the truck in my back. I pulled the car to the side and restart the engine and it still worked but with a red signal "check the engine". I…
The engine/fuel injection wiring harness of my 1995 s500 mercedes-benz has cracked insulation throughout. Wires are exposed. The car is not drivable and the cost is overwhelming to repair. I have already spent much in other unnecessarily repairs. Merc-benz should take responsibility for such poor…
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz 500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 500 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.