1995 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E300 years
- Not enough data 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 7th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 151,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz E300 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 | 5 | 83% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 171,872 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 171,872 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz E300.
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.
The engine wiring harness was made with biodegradable insulation that has cracked and fallen off the the wires causing short circuits in the glow plug system.
The copper core of the electrical wire are exposed can easily cause shorting of electrical circuit. This vehicle has been a daily driving vehicle since 1995 spending the whole lifetime in southern california. This is happening to all model line 1995 mercedes e300 diesel, built in those particular…
All of the wire insulation on the main engine wiring harness had decayed. Severe risk of fire. Apparently mercedes-benz used bio-degradable wire insulation. When exposed to the heat that is in the engine bay, the coating covering the wires disintegrates. Vehicle has 90,000 miles, original owner, no…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz e300 diesel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel wobbled and a squeaky noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame holding the suspension shock on the driver side was fractured and…
The insulation on the engine glowplug wiring harness has deteriorated leaving the covering in dust exposing bare wires that short out and cause malfunctions. Mbusa was contacted and the only response was to get a location. I inquired a second time but got no response except a new harness was $565…
Other Mercedes Benz E300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E300 | 29 | 8 |
| 2018 E300 | 32 | 7 |
| 2017 E300 | 132 | 16 |
| 2016 E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 E300 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 E300 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 E300 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz E300?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz E300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz E300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E300 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.