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1995 Mercedes-Benz C220Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints5314 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage144kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 has problems

53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system303
Vehicle speed control63
Engine and engine cooling51
Air bags44
Visibility30
Engine30
Suspension31
Structure20
Fuel/propulsion system21
4 other systems60

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

144kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 25 electrical system complaints. 36% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
1under 30k miles9under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other C220 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 C220 median. How we score

'94'95'96'98'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 safety ratings

1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C220) 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What C220 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AT START UP AND ALSO DURING DRIVING IN MOTION. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE DAY WHILE STATIONARY, ON A CITY STREET, OR TURNING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. MY MECHANIC SAYS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. I'VE OWNED THIS MERCEDES FOR YEARS…
Complaint 11114321 · Jul 28, 2018
I STARTED MY CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I WAS GOING ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN; LIKE THE POWER WAS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF. THEN, LIKE A CHILD FLIPPING THE LIGHTS ON AND OFF, THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK FORWARD AND BACK AS THE POWER AND ENGINE WENT ON AND OFF AGAIN. WHEN…
Complaint 10779764 · Oct 5, 2015 · 150,000 miles
I WAS CHANGING MY OIL AND CHECKING MY LEVEL AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A SPARK AND THEN FIRE BUT I TOOK IT OUT FAST WITH SAND.IT WAS THE WIRING HARNESS THEY WERE ALL CRACKED AND SOME OF IT ARE DISINTEGRATING.
Complaint 10777701 · Sep 25, 2015 · 160,456 miles

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