1995 Mercedes Benz S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 21, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz S. That is the most of any S model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Mercedes Benz S problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1995 Mercedes Benz S recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz S.

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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.

Just purchased a car from a 2nd owner. Car runs great. Upon driving it to a friends house, i crank it up and i immediately began to make a whining sound, i tried to turn the car off and it kept running even with the key out. I then began to smell an electrical fire which produced lots of smoke. The…

Electrical System · received Sep 21, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10426645

Other Mercedes Benz S years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2010 S10
2009 S10
2008 S02
2007 S02
2001 S10
199510

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz S?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz S?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz S a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.