1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 sits mid-pack among 320 years: 39 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 39, with no recalls and no defect investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 6 deaths and 10 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.
The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 44% of all reports (17 of 39), far ahead of airbags at 5.
39
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
7
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
10
Injuries
6
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1995 compare to other 320 years?
What are the most common 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 44% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 5 | 13% | — flat |
| Engine | 4 | 10% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 3 | 8% | new |
| Transmission | 3 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | new |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | new |
| Other | 1 | 3% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THERE WAS A POWER SURGE IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT CAUSED A FIRE TO START. *AK *YH”
“NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A FOUR VEHICLE COLLISION, RESULTING IN A FATALITY AND INJURY. *AK”
“I CONTACTED TWO DEALERS AND THREE INDEPENDENT MERCEDES MECHANICS AND THEY ALL REPORTED THE SAME THING. MERCEDES USED A NEW TYPE OF GASKET MATERIAL ON THE MERCEDES IN-LINE SIX ENGINE AND THERE HAS BEEN REPEATED FAILURES WITH THERE GASKETS. *AK”
“EGG ODOR BEING SMELLED WHILE DRIVING, DEALER SAID ALL 320 MODELS SMELL LIKE THAT. TT CONSUMER STATESVEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINNING, CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR CORRECTION FOUR TIMES, BUT NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT IT, ALSO MIRROR ON RIGHT SIDE DOOR DOES NOT SEEM TO BE…”
“BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND TRANSMISSION GEAR CONSOLE CAME APART. DRIVER WAS INJURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. CONSUMER FELT AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED IF NOTHING WAS HIT.*AK”
1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 — common questions
Is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 reliable?
It is close to typical for the 320: 39 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1995 320 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (17 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), engine (4 complaints).
Does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Which Mercedes-Benz 320 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the 320 years to avoid are 1994. The cleanest record among 320 years belongs to 1996.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.