1995 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 4th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (89 complaints, 93%), typically at around 107,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 96owner 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 E320 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 problems | 89 | 93% | 107,500 | “wiring harness” (72%) | $2,500 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 8% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5% | 63,767 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 307,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 127,832 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 143,728 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 1% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320.
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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.
Engine wiring harness insulation falling off - copper wires exposed and may result in short and engine failure at highway speeds - could result in injury or death.*dt consumer stated wiring is defective and that mercedes has been aware of the nature of the defect for many years.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e320. While driving at 55 mph, there was smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines and the fan belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
On this 1995 mercedes e320, would not pass emissions, took to dealer, was told the engine compartment wiring harness needed to be replaced, at a cost of $1500. The wiring harness was crumbling everywhere. I checked online and it is a very common problem with all e20. I checked no recall for this…
Purchased in late spring 2014. Fire in right door electrical wiring mid june. Stall at red light in mid july. Stall on highway, stop and go traffic in mid september. And stall at a red light sept. 27, 2014. Bought it, it had 107,000miles. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 E320 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 E320 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 E320 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 E320 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 E320 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 89 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.