no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
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.
1995 Mercedes-Benz E ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 19, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Seats
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine
1Steering
1Suspension
1Traction control system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1995 Mercedes-Benz E Class 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.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other E Class 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 E Class median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What E Class owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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
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