1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
6
1fires1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
2crashes3injuries2deaths
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes2injuries2deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1crashes1injuries1deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
Total complaints39

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Car was cruising at 10mph before getting into our house driveway, when smog came under the hood, open hood immediately and noticed that the engine electrical harness was melting down, shut off engine and disconnected battery. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2012-12-10

“During routine maintenance, missing insulation was discovered on wiring to a sensor in the air tube, visible outside of tape wrap. I made sure that wires were not touching and insulated the exposed areas at the clip-on connector to the sensor. Engine missfire was attributed to fuel delivery and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-03-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz 320sl. While driving approximately 20 mph the automatic braking system light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and have it towed to an authorized dealer. The computer in the vehicle was repaired when the complaint was filed. The…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-05-04

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz 320sl. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the automatic braking system light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized automotive center where the computer was repaired. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2010-05-04

“The engine wire harness in the car is know not good that could cause fire in the car. Benz should repair it at no charge. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2009-10-16

“While driving the check engine light came on. Took the vehicle to a local mercedes dealer. I was told the light came on due to a "bad" wiring harness. Cost to repair was $1,500.00. Was told if the repairs were not done the vehicle may or may not have problems. Prior to spending that amount of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2009-02-20

“Engine wiring harness deteriorated to the point of causing uneven idle and engine speed. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-04-25

“High static electricity shock. Vehicle shocks after engine is turned off when body chassis is touched. *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 2007-03-02
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.