1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 95,784miles, 6 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 420 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420. The part named most often is electrical system, with 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 95,784 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 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 system7 47%
- Air bags1 6.7%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Engine1 6.7%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Seat belts1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The engine wiring harness on my 1995 mercedes benz s420 has disintegrated. The wiring insulation is cracked and broken in many places, which has resulted in a non-operating condition. The car has stalled 3 times so far, in traffic, and will now not run at all. Apparently the wires have broken down due to the heat of the engine compartment. I believe the wires were not suitable for the application they were used for.”
NHTSA complaint #10453897, filed 2012-04, 91,567 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82,000 and 108,750 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 420 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 420.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz 420
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 22 | 131,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 15 | 95,784 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 110,125 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz 420 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 7 complaints (47% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 420 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 420 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 95,784 miles and the middle half falls between 82,000 and 108,750 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.