1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 108,921miles, 3 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 320 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and air bags (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 108,921 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins 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 system3 21%
- Other or unknown3 21%
- Air bags1 7.1%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Engine1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Seat belts1 7.1%
- Body and structure1 7.1%
Also reported: Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Car went completed dead at stop sign. Could not restart engine. Called mechanic and wires within engine wiring harness had shorted out due to wire insulation cracking and breaking off and shorting with other engine components. Mechanic stripped out wire and spliced it. Stated the wires are in bad shape due to the type of insulation mercedes used from 1991 to 1997. He stated I should replace the engine wiring harness as it would continue to short out components and would be not only a driving hazard but also a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10470163, filed 2012-08, 108,921 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 54,000 and 139,044 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 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 1996 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (21% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 1996 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 108,921 miles and the middle half falls between 54,000 and 139,044 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.