1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class Problems
- Complaints
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 130,500miles, 20 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 S Class (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class. The part named most often is electrical system, with 22 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and brakes (1). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 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 system22 81%
- Engine cooling2 7.4%
- Brakes1 3.7%
- Engine1 3.7%
- Equipment1 3.7%
- Fuel system1 3.7%
- Other or unknown1 3.7%
- Seat belts1 3.7%
- Tires1 3.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The fuel system wiring harness on my 1995 Mercedes-Benz s600 shorted out and made my car inoperable. This occurred while sitting in traffic drive back from work. I was able to 'jiggle' the wires enough to limp to my driveway. While 'limping', the car continuously backfired and heaved towards the cars in front of me, narrowly rear-ending them.”
NHTSA complaint #10209061, filed 2007-11, 167,000 milesEngine cooling: “Engine started to run poorly while underway and then quit entirely. Traced to shorts in engine wiring caused by a disintegration of insulation in engine compartment. There seemed to be a burning at the site of the failure by the discoloring of the copper stands.”
NHTSA complaint #10239512, filed 2008-08, 92,000 milesEngine: “Wire harness shorted out due to naked wires with no insulation causing the harness to catch fire burning harness and frying the alternator. The cause was said to be wire harness deteriorated. Improper insulation on the harness.”
NHTSA complaint #10541734, filed 2013-09, 140,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
10% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 81,000 and 167,000 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 S 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10136035Jun 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- 10030939Jul 31, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: parktronic intermittently not functioning. The function works again after a short time or distance. When the foot operated parking brake is applied, the parktronic system is deactivated…
- 10030929Jun 15, 2009Brakes. Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is…
- 10014583Mar 16, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Seal between exterior rear view mirror housing and door.
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S Class
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15 | 38,388 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 28 | 55,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 48 | 78,139 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 36 | 96,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 81 | 84,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 9 | 96,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | 121,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 27 | 130,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 12 | 129,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz S Class model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Class is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 22 complaints (81% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S Class reported?
Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,500 miles and the middle half falls between 81,000 and 167,000 miles; 10% 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.