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1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 electrical system problems

The 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 has 30 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 46% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

30

Electrical System complaints

46%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

C220 electrical system complaints by model year30 complaints1994: 24 complaints1995: 30 complaints1996: 18 complaints
C220 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION OF THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS HAS VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATED, APPARENTLY FROM THE (NORMAL) HEAT OF THE ENGINE. THE INSULATION LITERALLY FLAKES AWAY IN MY HAND WHEN BEING HANDLED EVEN WITH THE MOST GENTLE TOUCH. THE COST TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS IS $600+ FOR ONLY THE PART;…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 1, 2007 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 have?

NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C220 electrical system — 46% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.