1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles, 13 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (55% of the total), followed by air bags (4) and engine cooling (4). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 8% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury, 3 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns 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 system16 55%
- Air bags4 14%
- Engine cooling4 14%
- Brakes1 3.5%
- Other or unknown1 3.5%
- Seat belts1 3.5%
- Body and structure1 3.5%
- Suspension1 3.5%
Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Wiring harness on my 1995 mercedes e320 has deteriorated and needs replacement at my expense as per mercedes dealer. The car stalls and is a safety and fire hazard. Onboard diagnostics are rendered useless. It is an obvious materials or manufacturing defect. Problem is well known by mechanics, but denied by dealer service manager.”
NHTSA complaint #10016993, filed 2003-05, 80,000 milesAir bags: “Both front airbags deployed and transmission gear console came apart. Driver was injured. Please provide any further information. Consumer felt airbag should not have deployed if nothing was hit.”
NHTSA complaint #8010305, filed 2002-05Engine cooling: “I contacted two dealers and three independent mercedes mechanics and they all reported the same thing. Mercedes used a new type of gasket material on the mercedes in-line six engine and there has been repeated failures with there gaskets.”
NHTSA complaint #722154, filed 2000-05Mileage when problems were reported
8% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 129,560 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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1995 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 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (55% of the total), followed by air bags with 4.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 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 320 reported?
Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 129,560 miles; 8% 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.