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1994 Mercedes-Benz 320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
42Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
4Engine and engine cooling
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Equipment
1Seats
1Suspension
1Tires
1Engine
1Interior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 42 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1994 Mercedes-Benz 320 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercedes-Benz.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
135kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 electrical system complaints. 25% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles7under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years
1994 vs. every other 320 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 320 median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 320 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS INSPECTING MY CAR TO PREPARE FOR A SMOG CHECK.THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WAS ON. I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE AIR PUMP HAD NO INSULATION ON THEM. I CUT INTO THE HARNESS TO FIND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE DISINTEGRATING. I RAN THE CODE CHECK AND GOT 3 CODES. 4,5,AND 18. ONE WAS EGR FAILURE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ERRONEOUSLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT…
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