1995 Mercedes Benz S Class Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S Class years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz S Class. That ranks 5th out of 13 S Class model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (22 complaints, 81%), typically at around 134,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 27owner 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 S 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 | 22 | 81% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 45,450 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 4% | 45,450 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mercedes Benz S Class recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz S 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.
Wire harness shorted out due to naked wires with no insulation causing the harness to catch fire burning harness and frying the alternator. The cause was said to be wire harness deteriorated. Improper insulation on the harness. *jb
The engine control/fuel injection wiring harness of my 1995 mercedes-benz s420 (61,000 miles), has cracked insulation throughout and is beginning to short-circuit with the risk of causing dangerous engine malfunction--and even fire--inside my engine compartment. I have read hundreds of reports of…
Diesel engine preglow wire harness abs braking system traction control. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes s-class. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently engage in limp mode causing the vehicle to become resistant to acceleration over 25 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was coming from the wiring harness…
Engine wire harness causing my car to stall out while driving. *tr
Other Mercedes Benz S Class years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 S Class | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 S Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 S Class | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 S Class | 15 | 4 |
| 2003 S Class | 28 | 2 |
| 2002 S Class | 48 | 2 |
| 2001 S Class | 36 | 5 |
| 2000 S Class | 81 | 5 |
| 1999 S Class | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 S Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 S Class | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 S Class | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz S Class?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz S Class?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz S Class a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S 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.