1995 Mercedes Benz S320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 9, 2019 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S320 years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mercedes Benz S320. That ranks 2nd out of 3 S320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 165,000 miles. 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 S320 problems

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

Electrical System3 · ~165,000 mi
Engine1 · ~199,000 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System375%165,000——
Engine125%199,000——
Suspension125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 1 complaints
2015: 1201512016: 1201612018: 1201812019: 120191

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Mercedes Benz S320 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Mercedes Benz S320.

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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.

Letter to secretary from constituent expressing concerns re his s320 mercedes benz. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's steering wheel would shake while being driven. The consumer was informed the tie rod assembly, the driveshaft disc, bushing, control arms needed to be replaced. The consumer was…

Suspension · received Aug 9, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11242553

Smoke coming through the vents while driving.on the highway 87 north december 23, 2017 at 8:45am. I was heading to canada for christmas holiday. Later discovered that alternator wiring and cables caught on fire.

Electrical System · received Jan 8, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11061285

The wiring that controls the electronic throttle actuator has insulation that has disintegrated causing a short in the wiring resulting in an instantaneous loss of power. Vehicle was moving at the time on the highway.

Electrical System · received Mar 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10850621

Engine wiring harness has become brittle and is rotting off the copper wire causing shorts shorting out modules transmission has stop shifting from 4th to 5th unless you let up off the gas at high rpm's then let it fall down to about 7000 rpm's then it shifts i have came close to getting rear ended…

Electrical System · received Feb 5, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10681646

Other Mercedes Benz S320 years

1996 S320 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 S32060
1996 S32010
199540

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes Benz S320?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz S320?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Mercedes Benz S320 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S320 model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.