1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 89about this part
- Share
- 93%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 89 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320, 93% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have two mercedes benz w124 cars. Both cars have had the wiring harness failure and that destroyed many very expensive electronic components on the cars. 1993 300e 4 door sedan, wiring harness failure and destroy many things very expensive on the car 1995 E320 cabriolet rare collectors convertible made in 1994 and 1995 only! Please send me two forms to fill out.”
NHTSA complaint #10403711, filed 2011-05, 93,000 miles“Car ran great one day and the next day the car started skipping I sent the car to a local shop thinking it just needed a tune up but was I wrong the motor wire harness had melted the shop replaced the wire harness .car still has problems light on the dash flicker on and off car still doesn't run right I've spent over $1000 dollars and still have a car that I can't drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10213638, filed 2008-01, 208,434 miles“My car stalled in an extremely inopportune time due to a failed wiring harness. The car stalled on the freeway, I appreciate being alive to write this. The engine wiring harness is disintegrating for no other reason than age. My car is 95 mercedes wagon. Mercedes customer service wants to take no responsibility, they blame prior mechanics and the arizona heat.”
NHTSA complaint #10211479, filed 2007-12, 10,700 miles“The wiring harness has disintegrated into nothing but strands of wire all touching themselves and causing shorts and problems all over my car. I have been quoted insane amounts of money to replace something that should never have failed to begin with in this car. Further research suggests that this is a problem that mb USA should have recalled and fixed years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10199285, filed 2007-08, 111,000 miles“1995 mercedes benz e 320, deteriorating wiring harness in the engine compartment. I believe to be causing my check engine light to come on even after replacing the mass air sensor and 02 sensor. This problem was noticed over 10 years ago but are unaware of the complaints other owners have. Now the harness is brittle and in constant repair. I tend to think that this kind of components should last the life of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10301806, filed 2010-01, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10186141Dec 10, 2020NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
- 10186142Dec 9, 2020Unmotivated 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)
- 10179951Jul 20, 2020AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
- 10033070Dec 16, 2009Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209…
- 10028686May 6, 2009Mercedes: air matic visit workshop displayed within instrument cluster. Models 164, 211, 219, 221 and 251. Included 4matic, amg (compressor) amg, bluetec and wagon. Model years…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 21 | 10% |
| 2002 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 | 13 | 34% |
| 2000 | 8 | 18% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 27% |
| 1995 | 89 | 93% |
| 1994 | 7 | 64% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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