1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 electrical system problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed 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…”
filed Oct 5, 2015
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% |
| 1994 C220 | 17 | 71% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.