1996 Mercedes Benz C220 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C220 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 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220. That ranks 2nd out of 4 C220 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 55%), typically at around 78,393 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mercedes Benz C220 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 | 17 | 55% | 78,393 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 13% | 94,655 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 120,328 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 162,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mercedes Benz C220 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220.
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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.
Takata recall; maybe. I was driving on fwy-405, heading south, it was around 4:00pm. I was going the traffic speed. There was no traffic jam. My speed was between 60 and 65 mph (the vehicle was in motion). I didn't hit my breaks, i was driving under the conditions i just stated; then all the sudden…
Wiring throughout vehicle is insulated with a bio-degradable plastic. Shorting out of ignition and emission looms kill many who stall on freeways and 'inconvenient spots'. The insulation flakes off like corn flakes and electrical loss in many looms disable and imperal occupants.
Car had unexpected accelleraton during a routine left hand turn in an intersection with a stop light; pressing on the brake did not stop the forward accelleration, crashed into a wall, occurred downtown, early evening, no other vehicles or pedestrians hit; driver injured. Driver not under the…
Was driving all gages went crazy started to back fire and died on the highway so i had a friend pull off the highway back to the shop the shop said the wiring haress was degraded and it cost 2,700 dollar to fix the sad thing is this car only has 30,000 mile's
My 1996 mercedes c220 has a defective engine wiring harness. The check engine light came on and i took it to my mechanic. He told me that this was due to the type of insulation that mercedes used for the wiring and the engine harness needs to be replaced asap. Mercedes used a bio-degradable wire…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Mercedes Benz C220 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C220 model years, the 1996 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.