1996 Mercedes-Benz 220Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 2, 2013. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other 220 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 220 median. How we score
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What 220 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY 1996 MERCEDES C220 HAS 190,000 MILES ON IT. THE WIRING HARNESS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND I WAS TOLD BY MY REPAIR SHOP THAT THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT THE COMPUTER. I CALLED MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SENT A LETTER TO PAUL HALATA. THEY WERE VERY SORRY, BUT THE CAR IS NOT UNDER…
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