1995 Mercedes Benz E Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Class years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class. That ranks 5th out of 13 E Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (15 complaints, 71%), typically at around 157,552 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz E 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 | 15 | 71% | 157,552 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 24% | 208,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 10% | 125,763 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 246,196 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 270,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 270,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 229,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 229,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls (1)
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Electrical system:wiring
Problem: The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
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.
Wiring harness has same problem as noted by other owners-started with wiring to mas melting. I rewired that-drove car another year with small electrical problems blowing fuses without finding cause-drove car to work one day,ran fine,came out to go home and it had a miss. Removed cover over…
I have multiple wiring problems with this car. Faulty tachometer goes on and off by it self. Faulty ac wires isolation is destroyed, faulty glow plug light goes on and off by it self. This car has wiring problems like many other w124. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e420. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane without incident. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was taken to a authorized dealer who stated that the oxygen sensor failed. The sensor…
Engine harness and alternator harness. Alternator harness overheated due to insulation on wires completely disintegrated. Harness was replaced by european service and transmission, in cummings, georgia on october 22nd 2009. *tr
Main and auxiliary wiring harnesses plastic wire coating is crumbling off leaving the copper wires exposed and prone to shorts..my vehicle gauges for the engine temperature, abs, air bags, traction, and the lesser important gauges are working erratically or not at all. Mercedes usa does not…
Other Mercedes Benz E Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Class | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 E Class | 10 | 1 |
| 2005 E Class | 9 | 3 |
| 2004 E Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 E Class | 45 | 4 |
| 2002 E Class | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 E Class | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 E Class | 34 | 0 |
| 1999 E Class | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 E Class | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 E Class | 38 | 1 |
| 1996 E Class | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Class model years, the 1995 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.