1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
The 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (5 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (3 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E300 DIESEL, WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. INSULATION IS FAILING AND WIRES ARE EXPOSED. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
1995 E300D WIRING HARNESS IS DISINTEGRATING WITH RESPECT TO THE WIRE INSULATION. WHEN THE WIRE IS FLEXED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE THE INSULATION FLAKES OFF LEAVING EXPOSED COPPER WIRE THE CAN SHORT OUT CRITICAL COMPONENT'S AND CAUSE A FIRE. *JB
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *JB
THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH AND RAW GAS WAS GOING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED THE INSULATION AND CAUSE THE WIRES TO TOUCH. THIS CAUSED THE #6 INJECTOR TO SPRAY TO MUCH FUEL. THE WIRES THAT TOUCHED ALSO BURNED OUT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE CRANK CASE AND THE EXHAUST WERE FILLED WITH GAS, AND STILL NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS A DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTORY # AF07.00-U-3400A ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE WILL NOT PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. THEY SAY THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. I FELL THAT MERCEDES-BENZ SHOULD BE RESPONSABLE AND THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO RECALL THIS CARS BECAUSE OF THE OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD.*AK
THE ENGINE RAN VERY ROUGH AND RAW GAS WAS GOING OUT OF THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE REPAIR SHOP SAID THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED THE INSULATION AND CAUSE THE WIRES TO TOUCH. THIS CAUSED THE #6 INJECTOR TO SPRAY TO MUCH FUEL. THE WIRES THAT TOUCHED ALSO BURNED OUT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. THE CRANK CASE AND THE EXHAUST WERE FILLED WITH GAS, AND STILL NO "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS A DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTORY # AF07.00-U-3400A ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE WILL NOT PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. THEY SAY THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. I FELL THAT MERCEDES-BENZ SHOULD BE RESPONSABLE AND THEY SHOULD BE MADE TO RECALL THIS CARS BECAUSE OF THE OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD.*AK
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Safety Rating for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4477 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NEW SOFT TOP CONTROL MODULE WHICH LOWERS THE WINDOWS SLIGHTLY WHEN OPENING DOOR. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MERCEDES BENZ 300
- 1990 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 5 complaints
- 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 32 complaints
- 1992 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 25 complaints
- 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 51 complaints
- 1994 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 7 complaints
- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 300 (current)
- 1996 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 23 complaints
- 1997 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 10 complaints
- 1998 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 2 complaints
- 1999 MERCEDES BENZ 300 — 6 complaints
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