1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 181,500miles, 2 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 181,500 miles. 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 system2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 1996 mercedes c220 has 190,000 miles on it. The wiring harness completely disintegrated and I was told by my repair shop that the faulty wiring harness shorted out the computer. I called mercedes customer service and sent a letter to paul halata. They were very sorry, but the car is not under warranty and there is nothing they can do. The car is sitting in my garage - not running.”
NHTSA complaint #10168867, filed 2006-09, 190,000 milesVehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 1996 mercedes benz c220. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, he activated the cruise control function and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably without warning. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to disengage the cruise control but to no avail. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10554411, filed 2013-12, 173,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 173,000 and 190,000 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 1996 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1996 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 181,500 miles and the middle half falls between 173,000 and 190,000 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.