1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and air bags (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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 system10 71%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Air bags1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Insulation cracking and falling off the wiring harness on my 1995 c-220 mercedes. Car stall and will not run after driving thru a car wash.. Mercedes is responsible, and a great danger for a fire and fatal accident. I retired after working for ford motor company as a safety engineer. I have a college degree in mechanical engineering.”
NHTSA complaint #10386629, filed 2011-03, 10,000 milesFuel system: “Driving and car stalled in intersection - smelt smoke - would not start, towed home then surprisingly started next day, this problem continued over and over despite replacing fuel pump, tune-up - mechanic ran a obd program which showed many errors, the mechanic informed me (and showed me) the wiring harness and told me to get rid of the car it was disintegrating - exposed wire and insulation on wires was cracked and crumbling and in some places wires were completely exposed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551588, filed 2013-11Air bags: “My mercedes benz was driven on highway 5 towards stockton ca at 65 miles / hour. The traffic suddenly stopped!. The distance to front vehicle was much shorter to respond quickly by pressing the brake. The mercedes rear ended and crushed the front chevrolet, pushed it into a couple of more cars ahead in the same lane. The front of the mercedes part side totally jammed and was totaled and the airbags failed to open!, and the impact resulted in chest, neck and back injury to mercedes benz driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10567347, filed 2014-03, 89,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 107,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10019990Apr 26, 2006Steering. Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 220
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 181,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 14 | 89,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 113,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 220 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (71% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 220 reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 107,000 miles; 43% 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.