1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 120,075miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and air bags (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,075 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 56%
- Engine cooling3 33%
- Air bags1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I have 1995 mercedes s320 and having very serious problem with the wiring harness....it's cracked all over around the fuel injections & ignition coils and many more places.....mercedes need to take care of it because the laminated material they have used on the wires is very very cheap and it's coming off the wires & leaving them nacked and leading into many other problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10199695, filed 2007-08, 145,000 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns 1995 mercedes benz s420. While driving approximately 35 MPH the engine stalled without warning. After several attempts the vehicle was able to be restarted. However she noticed the asr warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure 137,150. The current mileage was 137,341. Updated 12/07/09. The lower control arm bushings were replaced and the steering box was leaking. Updated 12/08/09”
NHTSA complaint #10291621, filed 2009-11, 137,150 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 1995 mercedes s500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the engine suddenly locked up and the vehicle stopped. The passenger side air bag deployed suddenly. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the driveshaft flex disk caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 174,020.”
NHTSA complaint #10361066, filed 2010-10, 174,020 milesOther or unknown: “When driving on highway asr light came on, and caused the vehicle to slow down. Right away had to press the pedal all the way to the floor in order to keep moving. Contacted dealer, and dealer made 5 attempts to repair it. But was unable to resolve problem. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #862687, filed 2000-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 102,576 and 145,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 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…
Other model years of the Mercedes-Benz S Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 | 120,075 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mercedes-Benz S Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1995 Mercedes-Benz S Series 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 Series reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,075 miles and the middle half falls between 102,576 and 145,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.