1994 Mercedes-Benz E320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 13, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 has problems

11 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 system72
Vehicle speed control31
Fuel/propulsion system21
Engine20
Equipment11
Power train10
Seats10
Engine and engine cooling10
Wheels11

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

0 recalls

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other E320 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 E320 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What E320 owners report

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

CAR WAS NOT STARTING BROUGHT TO MERCEDES DEALER REPLACED A SENSOR AND THE MECHANIC AND ADVISOR SHOWED ME THE WIRE HARNESS TOLD ME I SHOULD CHANGE IT IT IS BRITTLE AND I WILL HAVE FUTURE PROBLEMS I ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILES ON THIS VECHICLE
Complaint 10818056 · Jan 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. NONE OF INDICATORS ON THE PANEL FUNCTIONED EXCLUDING THE CLOCK. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS…
Complaint 10593414 · May 22, 2014 · 15,000 miles
RECENTLY BOUGHT CAR. WIRING HARNESS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, BUT COMPUTER HAS NOT ACTED CORRECTLY SINCE THE WIRING SHORTED OUT DUE TO FAULTY INSULATION. THROWING FAULTS AND NO IDLE. SURGES FORWARD OR BACKWARDS ON ITS OWN. WHILE BACKING IT OUT OF GARAGE, IT SURGED BACKWARDS SO FAST THE BRAKES…
Complaint 10543216 · Sep 12, 2013 · 167,000 miles

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