1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class Problems
- Complaints
- 49filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles, 41 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 C Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class. The part named most often is electrical system, with 45 complaints (92% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and fuel system (3). 41 of the complaints include a mileage, and 5% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 107,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 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 system45 92%
- Engine cooling3 6.1%
- Fuel system3 6.1%
- Vehicle speed control2 4.1%
- Air bags1 2.0%
- Brakes1 2.0%
- Other or unknown1 2.0%
- Body and structure1 2.0%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Car started acting like it was driven by remote control. Starting stopping the engine revved up to 7000 RPM I could not hold it by the brake had to turn the car off and have it towed. Wiring harness had shorted out. I hear this may be a common problem. I'm glad I was driving instead of my 16 year old son. This could have had a much grimmer outcome.”
NHTSA complaint #10245198, filed 2008-10, 125,500 milesEngine cooling: “Main engine harness corrosion on a 1995 c 280 mercedes benz. This type of deterioration is not from abuse of the car. It is caused by poor quality of craftsmanship. Shouldn's wires in a vehicle last a lifetime? I could see replacing tires, brakes a transmission, but an engine harness. This part is not even readily available, it needs to be ordered in germany. I and my friend both own this model vehicle and we are both experiencing the same problem. My mechanic informend me that he repaired a few other cars of the same model within the last 2 months or so. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038660, filed 2003-09Fuel system: “My car, 1995 mercedes c280, backfires, stumbles, loses power, and sometimes dies while driving. I have replaced the plug wires, ignition coils, spark plugs, fuel pump, and filter. I have replaced the overload protection relay, the fuel pump relay, and the engine cooling fan relay. The battery and alternator have been replaced. All of these were done after contact with mercedes benz and dealers in both florida and tennessee. The wiring harness was replaced before I bought the car and is in good condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10319649, filed 2010-03, 100 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I own a 1995 mercedes benz c280. This vehicle year and model has a possible critical engine wiring harness problem where the insulation on the harness disintegrates very quickly. This disintegration can cause the car to stall and catch fire while driving. There are of course other related severe problems that can occur since the wiring harness is critical to the operation of the vehicle. A few of the other critical components affected are ignition, fuel injection, cooling, timing, mixtures and various other systems/sensors of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299650, filed 2010-01Mileage when problems were reported
5% of the 41 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,388 and 126,000 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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10136029Jun 20, 2014Equipment. SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10028147Sep 17, 2008Fuel system. Mercedes: replacing the longitudinal member (left and right) below the main floor panel on all my 204 up to 12/31/07. (c300, c350, c300 4-matic, c63 ame).
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz C Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | 40,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9 | 5,100 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 5 | 76,640 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 21,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 9 | 32,073 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 31 | 65,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 14 | 72,193 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 8 | 58,800 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 123,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 173,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 100,646 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 49 | 107,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 122,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
All Mercedes-Benz C Class model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class have?
NHTSA recorded 49 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 45 complaints (92% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C Class 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 C Class reported?
Among the 41 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 107,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,388 and 126,000 miles; 5% 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.