1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 electrical system problems
89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 93% of all complaints for this model 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”
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…”
filed Sep 22, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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LI54.65-P-072065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2020AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI32.22-P-071495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2020
Electrical System problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 E320 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 E320 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 E320 | 21 | 10% |
| 2002 E320 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 E320 | 13 | 34% |
| 2000 E320 | 8 | 18% |
| 1999 E320 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 E320 | 5 | 8% |
| 1996 E320 | 12 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320
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.