Model year record

1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class recalls & problems

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 2 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints21filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009

Exterior lighting

Recall 09E01200016,270 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Electrical systemFeb 21, 1995

Wiring

Recall 95V03100050,000 vehicles

Problem: THE FRONT PASSENGER METAL FOOT REST CAN, OVER TIME, ABRADE THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE FOOT REST CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE THE WIRES TO OVERHEAT, STALL THE ENGINE, OR INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY AN AIRBAG, ANY OF THESE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring	16	1	160,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine	5	1	208,000 mi
SeatsFront assembly › Power adjust	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump	1	1	—
Steering	1	0	—
SuspensionFront	1	0	—
Traction control system	1	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	—
Engine	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical systemFire
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. *TR
Jun 6, 2005 · 150,000 miles
Electrical system
I HAVE MULTIPLE WIRING PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. FAULTY TACHOMETER GOES ON AND OFF BY IT SELF. FAULTY AC WIRES ISOLATION IS DESTROYED, FAULTY GLOW PLUG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF BY IT SELF. THIS CAR HAS WIRING PROBLEMS LIKE MANY OTHER W124. *TR
Apr 2, 2012 · 180,000 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E420. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, IT BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY FOR A FEW WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT NEEDED A SPARK PLUG HARNESS, SPARK PLUGS, A DISTRIBUTION CAP, ROTORS AND A CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. ALL OF THE REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 170,000.
Jun 18, 2010 · 170,000 miles
Electrical system
ENGINE HARNESS AND ALTERNATOR HARNESS. ALTERNATOR HARNESS OVERHEATED DUE TO INSULATION ON WIRES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. HARNESS WAS REPLACED BY EUROPEAN SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION, IN CUMMINGS, GEORGIA ON OCTOBER 22ND 2009. *TR
Jul 1, 2005 · 140,000 miles
Electrical system
MAIN AND AUXILIARY WIRING HARNESSES PLASTIC WIRE COATING IS CRUMBLING OFF LEAVING THE COPPER WIRES EXPOSED AND PRONE TO SHORTS..MY VEHICLE GAUGES FOR THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ABS, AIR BAGS, TRACTION, AND THE LESSER IMPORTANT GAUGES ARE WORKING ERRATICALLY OR NOT AT ALL. MERCEDES USA DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ANY WIRING RELATED PROBLEMS (OR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS) FOR THE E SERIES 124 TYPE BODY VEHICLES BUT IT HAS AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF NEW AND IMPROVED HARNESSES THAT VARY IN PRICE FROM A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS TO THE THOUSANDS. *TR
Mar 18, 2009 · 229,000 miles
Electrical system › Wiring
WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR I SMELT PLASTIC BURNING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD. I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE END CLOSE TO THE DASH. TOOK THE CAR TO SHOP. THEY TOLD ME THAT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNED, BECAUSE OF INSULATION COVER FOR WIRING. WHEN I START TO INVESTIGATE FOR THE PART,THEY TOLD ME THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MERCEDES BENZ E 320 CLASS. I CHECK WITH INTERNET, MERCEDES BENZ CLUB I FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS RECALL FOR 1992-1995 E CLASS, FOR:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING.WITH CAMPAIGN#95V031000. WHEN I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ U.S.A(1-800-367-6372. EXT:4620 AND EXT:7810 ). PERSON AT EXT:7810 TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NO SUCH RECALL WITH CAMPAIGN# EXIST AND NHTSA OFFICE, GAVE ME A…
Apr 3, 2009 · 203,433 miles
Steering
1. ERRATIC STEERING. 2.SECOND OCCURRENCE. 3.BEING REPLACED & OLD PART WILL BE AVAILABLE. *TR
Jul 15, 2008 · 270,000 miles
Electrical system
THE WIRE HARNESS IS CRACKED. A/C COMPRESSOR STOPPED, AND THAT MADE RELAYS BLEW OUT. *TR
May 10, 2008 · 155,104 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.