1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems & reliability
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 89 | 93% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
| Engine | 2 | 2% |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% |
| Structure | 2 | 2% |
| Tires | 2 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 108,000 miles (middle 50% between 79,000 and 143,728 miles), based on 77 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Engine wiring harness insulation falling off - copper wires exposed and may result in short and engine failure at highway speeds - could result in injury or death.*dt consumer stated wiring is defective and that mercedes has been aware of the nature of the defect for many years.*jb”
Electrical System · filed Dec 12, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e320. While driving at 55 mph, there was smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…”
Electrical System · filed Sep 22, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines and the fan belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Dec 10, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
29 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320. The 10 most recent:
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2020
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI54.65-P-072065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2020
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2020
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI32.22-P-071495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2020
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI91 45-P-066075 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2018
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 19, 2018
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
LI72 20-P-068322 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2018
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
Reporting · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2016
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI07.08-P-060993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 25, 2015
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI82.70-P-060004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 14, 2014
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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- · Owners most often reported problems around 108,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.