1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 71%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,552miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 71% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,552 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two reputable independent mercedes mechanics informed me that the engine wiring harness insulation in my 1995 e300 diesel is decaying which may have caused my glow plugs to malfunction and this problem is prevalent in mercedes vehicles made from 1991-1996. There should be a recall issued for this part before more serious events occur due to the flaw in mercedes manufacturing process from 1991-1996 .”
NHTSA complaint #10186106, filed 2007-03, 130,350 miles“Noticeable hesitation and rough idle on my mercedes e320 1994 wagon. My mechanic tells me the electrical harness is crumbling and was well know for cars 1991-1996 for this model and dealers have had the knowledge for several years. This part will need replacing at a cost of approx. $1600.00 and I don't understand how I was never notified of a recall since I purchased the car new in 1995. The consumer stated the harness is available for inspection. The consumer provided the repair invoice. Updated 09/05/07”
NHTSA complaint #10200354, filed 2007-08, 112,153 miles“During engine work my mechanic indicated that the engine wiring harness had degraded and exposed bare wires in some areas. Electrical problems included fans running constantly and intermittent AC operation. My research indicated that numerous people had experienced problems with the Mercedes-Benz w124 body style wiring harness, including associated damage to other components, smoke and in some cases fires. Apparently the harness had been designed to degrade easily upon the end of its life in a landfill, but the harnesses are degrading while still in use, to the detriment of the consumer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171241, filed 2006-10, 216,000 miles“Wiring harness has same problem as noted by other owners-started with wiring to mas melting. I rewired that-drove car another year with small electrical problems blowing fuses without finding cause-drove car to work one day,ran fine,came out to go home and it had a miss. Removed cover over injectors and found all the wiring was bare.this is a common problem with mbs and they should have a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10520698, filed 2013-06, 150,000 miles“The engine wiring harness insulation on my e300d diesel mercedes benz was severely cracked to the point that is caused the electrical components in the engine to fail. The engine temperature sensory failed, the glow plug relay failed, and the external air temperature sensory failed. The wiring harness and the components were replaced by a auto repair shop at significant cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10185688, filed 2007-03, 200,000 milesRelated recalls
- 95V031000Feb 21, 1995The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.Covers: Mercedes-Benz E Class 1992–1995, 124 1992–1995
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 9 | 20% |
| 2002 | 3 | 38% |
| 2001 | 3 | 20% |
| 2000 | 11 | 32% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 38% |
| 1995 | 15 | 71% |
| 1994 | 31 | 82% |
| 1993 | 7 | 100% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class
5 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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.
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