1995 Mercedes Benz C Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Class years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class. That is the most of any C Class model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 92%), typically at around 107,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 49owner 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 C Class 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 | 45 | 92% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 4% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz C Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class.
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.
My well maintained '95 mercedes-benz c280 of which i am the single owner since new has a defective wiring harness. This could have been a very bad disaster as the car just lost it's power to drive while being driven...by my son, who just came off of i-95. He managed to get to safer ground and had…
Complete wiring harness failure on 1995 mercedes c280, only 60,000 miles on car. *tr
My car, 1995 mercedes c280, backfires, stumbles, loses power, and sometimes dies while driving. I have replaced the plug wires, ignition coils, spark plugs, fuel pump, and filter. I have replaced the overload protection relay, the fuel pump relay, and the engine cooling fan relay. The battery and…
Engine wiring harness failure on 1995 c 220 mercedes - benz. Had all engine wiring replaced at a cost of $500.00. Having so many electrical problems caused many parts to be changed that did not need to be changed. The car is in the shop now for over 9 months because mechanic can not figure why car…
I own a 1995 mercedes benz c280. This vehicle year and model has a possible critical engine wiring harness problem where the insulation on the harness disintegrates very quickly. This disintegration can cause the car to stall and catch fire while driving. There are of course other related severe…
Other Mercedes Benz C Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 C Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 C Class | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 C Class | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 C Class | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 C Class | 15 | 1 |
| 2003 C Class | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 C Class | 31 | 0 |
| 2001 C Class | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 C Class | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 C Class | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 C Class | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 C Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 49 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz C Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Class model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.