1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 49filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 136,202miles, 32 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 42 complaints (86% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and engine cooling (4). 32 of the complaints include a mileage, and 6% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 136,202 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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 system42 86%
- Air bags4 8.2%
- Engine cooling4 8.2%
- Equipment2 4.1%
- Engine1 2.0%
- Interior lighting1 2.0%
- Seats1 2.0%
- Suspension1 2.0%
- Tires1 2.0%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 1994 Mercedes-Benz e320 cabriolet has a check engine light on. An investigation leads to disintegrated engine wire harness, that is shorting. The vehicle is running rough and stalling. There is a potential for a fire hazard. The car stalled on highway, causing me to loose control and crash into a side pole, damaging the front of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10247195, filed 2008-10, 56,556 milesAir bags: “While vehicle was in dealership having other service performed, consumer was advised that the air bag relay module also needed to be replaced, which was not covered under warranty, consumer states the air bag relay module was not broken before vehicle was taken in.”
NHTSA complaint #560839, filed 2001-04Engine cooling: “I was changing spark plugs and saw the bad wires in the harness. I taped up where I could but when I touched the wire the insulation just fell off the wires. I was able to get car running for awhile but now it runs bad. I am in the process of trying to replace harness at this time. This is clearly a mfg. Defect and a potentially dangerous one.”
NHTSA complaint #10240735, filed 2008-09, 125,000 milesEquipment: “A/c and all items on fuse #7 quit working. Car skipped and would just die. Checked wiring and found wires cracked. All wires in harness cracked and looked overheated. Wiring harness replaced by new owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10233196, filed 2008-07, 161,960 milesMileage when problems were reported
6% of the 32 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 151,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 96V175000Sep 19, 1996Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Covers: Mercedes-Benz 320 1994, 500 1990–1994, 300 1991–1993 +2 more
If one of the headlamp wiper arms becomes misaligned, the wiper balde can lodge in the groove under the headlamp. If the washers are activated with the wiper blade in the misaligned and lodged position, the washer pump will run continuously expelling all…
Recall details for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 320
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11 | 47,631 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 17 | 52,737 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 17 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 30 | 51,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | 104,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 19 | 190,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 14 | 108,921 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 29 | 85,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 49 | 136,202 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz 320 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 42 complaints (86% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported?
Among the 32 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 136,202 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 151,000 miles; 6% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.