1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine (2) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,500 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Engine2 33%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The check engine light came on. The dealer, after diagnosing the problem, said that a code indicating that the temperature sensor was faulty however they determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated and needed to be replaced because this year car was designed with a harness that was biodegradable. The insulation has begun to crumble requiring a new harness. The part is about $1100 plus labor for installation.”
NHTSA complaint #10447044, filed 2012-02, 84,013 milesEngine cooling: “Engine wiring harness insulation has disintegrated, cracked and flaked off of the wires exposing significant amounts of bare copper including connections to the glow plug relay and every connector directly attaching to an engine component. Removal of the wiring harness shows cracking and disintegration if the harness insulation throughout the entire length of the harness. Was causing instrumentation malfunctions in glow plug circuits. Significant exposed power wire copper would ground the system out if even a slight shifting of the harness took place as would happen in any minor accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456650, filed 2012-04Other or unknown: “This car has only 33000 miles and this kind of problem should't be happening .I talked to the dealer they were not helpful about it.only thing they say it is not under waranty.I dont understand that I this car ever been recalled for this kind problem?”
NHTSA complaint #759654, filed 2002-03Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 117,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V031000Feb 21, 1995Electrical system › WiringCovers: Mercedes-Benz 124 1992–1995, E Class 1992–1995
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.
Recall details for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 124
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | 108,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 124 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 124 reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,500 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 117,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.