1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class Problems
- Complaints
- 38filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles, 30 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 E Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class. The part named most often is electrical system, with 31 complaints (82% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and suspension (2). 30 of the complaints include a mileage, and 3% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 111,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 a fire, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
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 system31 82%
- Engine cooling6 16%
- Suspension2 5.3%
- Brakes1 2.6%
- Fuel system1 2.6%
- Steering1 2.6%
- Body and structure1 2.6%
- Vehicle speed control1 2.6%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “My 1994 mercedes e420 was not starting properly (asr light coming on, on several occasions). Took it to mechanic who noticed electric tape on some connections, then later found out why. The wiring harness had deteriorated in multiple places. I was left stranded at a meeting in the pouring rain and could not get back to the hospital one evening.”
NHTSA complaint #10169654, filed 2006-09, 135,000 milesEngine cooling: “I need a new head gasket to repair an oil leak. My mechanic told me that in the process of getting to the oil leak he had to take off the wiring harness upon which the harness disintegrated in his hand. I am very concerned the mb would you biodegradable material to manufacturer an important part of the vehicle. The replacement part is $1,000 and needs to be done now since the repairing the existing harness could cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10155874, filed 2006-04, 108,000 milesSuspension: “The contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz e320. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise at the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle proceeded to pull to the right. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the front coil springs and struts were corroded. In addition, the stabilizer bar was cracked. The manufacturer was aware of the failures; however, the warranty is only valid in canada and not the united states. Therefore, the manufacturer will not assist with the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10268748, filed 2009-05, 140,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz E Class. While driving 40 MPH, the warning lights illuminated in the vehicle, which indicated that the brakes were malfunctioning. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who advised him to call the mercedes dealer. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194973, filed 2007-06, 80,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
3% of the 30 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,000 and 140,000 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
- 95V031000Feb 21, 1995Electrical system › WiringCovers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 1992–1995, 124 1992–1995
The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
Recall details for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class → · Check a 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
- 10015071Apr 5, 2005Body and structure. Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 38,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 10 | 65,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 64,410 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 5,450 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 45 | 9,718 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 8 | 44,716 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 15 | 69,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 34 | 78,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 13 | 99,059 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 24 | 98,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 90,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 125,250 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 170,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 38 | 111,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 72,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class have?
NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 31 complaints (82% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.
Has the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E Class 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 E Class reported?
Among the 30 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 111,000 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 140,000 miles; 3% 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.