1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 — 71% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The wiring insulation prematurely disintegrated under normal use causing the wires it is designed to protect and insulate, to short causing many problems. *tr”
filed Apr 29, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz c220. While driving 2 mph, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the gas pedal however, the vehicle would not accelerate. The dealer did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the wiring…”
filed Oct 31, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2020The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30).
LI82.85-P-055695 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2013
Electrical System problems in other C220 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 C220 | 17 | 55% |
| 1995 C220 | 30 | 57% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.