1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The engine wiring harness was made with biodegradable insulation that has cracked and fallen off the the wires causing short circuits in the glow plug system.”
“The copper core of the electrical wire are exposed can easily cause shorting of electrical circuit. This vehicle has been a daily driving vehicle since 1995 spending the whole lifetime in southern california. This is happening to all model line 1995 mercedes e300 diesel, built in those particular…”
“All of the wire insulation on the main engine wiring harness had decayed. Severe risk of fire. Apparently mercedes-benz used bio-degradable wire insulation. When exposed to the heat that is in the engine bay, the coating covering the wires disintegrates. Vehicle has 90,000 miles, original owner,…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz e300 diesel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel wobbled and a squeaky noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame holding the suspension shock on the driver side was fractured and…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz e300 diesel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel wobbled and a squeaky noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame holding the suspension shock on the driver side was fractured and…”
“Wire insulation covering has deteriorated due to heat and age leaving powder of insulation and bare wires causing malfunction. Mbna was contacted but never answered except to get my country. Second attempt at communicating with them got no response. *tr”
“The insulation on the engine glowplug wiring harness has deteriorated leaving the covering in dust exposing bare wires that short out and cause malfunctions. Mbusa was contacted and the only response was to get a location. I inquired a second time but got no response except a new harness was $565…”
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 E300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.