1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 171,872miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 25 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel RWD · 23 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by body and structure (1) and suspension (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 171,872 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
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 system5 83%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “All of the wire insulation on the main engine wiring harness had decayed. Severe risk of fire. Apparently Mercedes-Benz used bio-degradable wire insulation. When exposed to the heat that is in the engine bay, the coating covering the wires disintegrates. Vehicle has 90,000 miles, original owner, no accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #11000303, filed 2017-06, 90,000 milesBody and structure: “The contact owns a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 diesel. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel wobbled and a squeaky noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame holding the suspension shock on the driver side was fractured and needed welding. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a body shop. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,872.”
NHTSA complaint #10892918, filed 2016-08, 171,872 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 90,000 and 212,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E300 Diesel RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 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. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10186142Dec 9, 2020Electrical system. Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
- 10186135Dec 9, 2020Electronic stability control, Brakes. If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
- 10179951Jul 20, 2020Electrical system. AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
- 10164807Aug 19, 2019Steering. Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering
- 10164811Aug 5, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
- 10164810Aug 5, 2019Equipment, Suspension. Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
- 10151959Jul 23, 2018Seat belts. Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Electronic stability control, Suspension. Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10151924Jul 2, 2018Body and structure. Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
- 10134789Dec 4, 2017Electrical system. Various fault codes logged in power electronics control unit
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz E300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 | 6,500 | 8 | 5 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 32 | 15,567 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 39 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 132 | 32,000 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 84 · More | Rising |
| 1999 | 13 | 115,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 9 | 106,223 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 8 | 93,000 | 0 | — | 26 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | 171,872 | 0 | — | 25 | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz E300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by body and structure with 1.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 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.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 (E300 Diesel, 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel) at 25 mpg combined, 23 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 171,872 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 212,000 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
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.