1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
0 recalls — 129 complaints — 41 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
129 total complaints
5 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 37 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 20 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2019
Incident date: Dec 5, 2019
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION FALLING OFF - COPPER WIRES EXPOSED AND MAY RESULT IN SHORT AND ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.*DT CONSUMER STATED WIRING IS DEFECTIVE AND THAT MERCEDES HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE NATURE OF THE DEFECT FOR MANY YEARS.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Sep 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES AND THE FAN BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
ON THIS 1995 MERCEDES E320, WOULD NOT PASS EMISSIONS, TOOK TO DEALER, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1500. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CRUMBLING EVERYWHERE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL E20. I CHECKED NO RECALL FOR THIS P... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
ON THIS 1995 MERCEDES E320, WOULD NOT PASS EMISSIONS, TOOK TO DEALER, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1500. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CRUMBLING EVERYWHERE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL E20. I CHECKED NO RECALL FOR THIS P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2014
ON THIS 1995 MERCEDES E320, WOULD NOT PASS EMISSIONS, TOOK TO DEALER, WAS TOLD THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1500. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CRUMBLING EVERYWHERE. I CHECKED ONLINE AND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL E20. I CHECKED NO RECALL FOR THIS P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 27, 2014
PURCHASED IN LATE SPRING 2014. FIRE IN RIGHT DOOR ELECTRICAL WIRING MID JUNE. STALL AT RED LIGHT IN MID JULY. STALL ON HIGHWAY, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN MID SEPTEMBER. AND STALL AT A RED LIGHT SEPT. 27, 2014. BOUGHT IT, IT HAD 107,000MILES. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Aug 12, 2014
I DROPPED OFF MY CAR AT AUTO SHOP DUE TO MY CAR STARTING ROUGH, THE AC AND FAN CUT OFF, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE THE WIRE HARNESS AS I HAD READ ABOUT PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, AND HAD DISCUSSED POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH VARIOUS MERCEDES MECHANICS. I WAS TOLD... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Aug 12, 2014
I DROPPED OFF MY CAR AT AUTO SHOP DUE TO MY CAR STARTING ROUGH, THE AC AND FAN CUT OFF, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ALSO CONCERNED THAT THIS COULD BE THE WIRE HARNESS AS I HAD READ ABOUT PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, AND HAD DISCUSSED POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH VARIOUS MERCEDES MECHANICS. I WAS TOLD... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 8, 2013
Incident date: Sep 7, 2013
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. THE WIRES CRUMBLED. VEHICLE NO LONGER RUNS. *LN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 19, 2013
Incident date: Apr 10, 2013
THE ELECTRICAL INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE. MY CONCERN IS EITHER AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR COMPUTER FAILURE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 5, 2013
Incident date: Apr 5, 2013
WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATION DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT. WIRING HARNESS INSULATION DETERIORATES LEADING TO OTHER COMPONENT FAILURES, AND COMPROMISED SAFETY, FIRE HAZARD, DRIVABILITY COMPROMISED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 22, 2013
THE WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTING TO THE COILS FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ARE DISINTEGRATING. CURRENTLY THIS IS CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE POWER, RUN ROUGH, ONLY 2-4 CYLINDERS ARE FIRING. MY MECHANIC SAID HE FOUND ON THE WEB THAT THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT TO MERCEDES CARS MADE DURING THE T... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 22, 2013
Incident date: Mar 22, 2013
THE WIRES IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTING TO THE COILS FOR THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ARE DISINTEGRATING. CURRENTLY THIS IS CAUSING THE CAR TO LOOSE POWER, RUN ROUGH, ONLY 2-4 CYLINDERS ARE FIRING. MY MECHANIC SAID HE FOUND ON THE WEB THAT THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT TO MERCEDES CARS MADE DURING THE T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 11, 2013
Incident date: Jun 14, 2012
THE CAR BEGAN TO IDLE ROUGH MONTHS BEFORE, IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST A MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, BUT AFTER GETTING THAT FIXED I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IT COULD HAVE ENDED IN A CRASH BUT THANKFULLY I WAS ON A ROAD WITH F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER STATES DISINTEGRATING WIRING HARNESS DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKET DEVELOPED A LEAK, BUT IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR A NEW WIRING HARNESS IS NEEDED.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER STATES DISINTEGRATING WIRING HARNESS DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD GASKET DEVELOPED A LEAK, BUT IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR A NEW WIRING HARNESS IS NEEDED.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 30, 2011
Incident date: Mar 24, 2011
I HAVE TWO MERCEDES BENZ W124 CARS. BOTH CARS HAVE HAD THE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND THAT DESTROYED MANY VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE CARS. 1993 300E 4 DOOR SEDAN, WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND DESTROY MANY THINGS VERY EXPENSIVE ON THE CAR 1995 E320 CABRIOLET RARE COLLECTORS CONVERTIBLE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 30, 2011
Incident date: Mar 24, 2011
I HAVE TWO MERCEDES BENZ W124 CARS. BOTH CARS HAVE HAD THE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND THAT DESTROYED MANY VERY EXPENSIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON THE CARS. 1993 300E 4 DOOR SEDAN, WIRING HARNESS FAILURE AND DESTROY MANY THINGS VERY EXPENSIVE ON THE CAR 1995 E320 CABRIOLET RARE COLLECTORS CONVERTIBLE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 9, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2011
WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATED CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 8, 2011
Incident date: Feb 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES E-320. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR UNRELATED FAILURES, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS BECAUSE THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES WAS DETERIORATING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE DETERIORATION OF THE IN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 20, 2011
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE ACTUATOR WIRING . THE WIRE INSULATION USED ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR IN MY CAR HAS BADLY DEGRADED! THIS CAUSES ALL KINDS OF SHORTS WITHIN THE ELECTRONICS OF THE VEHICLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE SYS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2011
Incident date: Dec 10, 2010
1995 MERCEDES E320 WAGON. THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS HAS DISINTEGRATED LEAVING EXPOSED WIRES IN ENGINE BAY THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE. ALSO CAUSES ACCELERATION AND IDLE PROBLEMS ALONG WITH VARIOUS INTERMITTENT WARNING LIGHTS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2010
THE WHOLE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT RUNS ALL OVER MY ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING LITERALLY FELL APART, AS EVERYONE ELSE ON HERE DESCRIBED AS BREAKING INTO BRITTLE PIECES AND DISINTEGRATING. THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A SERVICE ADVISOR AT A LO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2010
THE WHOLE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT RUNS ALL OVER MY ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING LITERALLY FELL APART, AS EVERYONE ELSE ON HERE DESCRIBED AS BREAKING INTO BRITTLE PIECES AND DISINTEGRATING. THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A SERVICE ADVISOR AT A LO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 20, 2010
THE WHOLE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT RUNS ALL OVER MY ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE. THE INSULATION AROUND THE WIRING LITERALLY FELL APART, AS EVERYONE ELSE ON HERE DESCRIBED AS BREAKING INTO BRITTLE PIECES AND DISINTEGRATING. THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. A SERVICE ADVISOR AT A LO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 11, 2010
Incident date: Apr 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD JUST LEFT A REPAIR SHOP WHERE A BULB WAS REPLACED WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SMELLED BURNING WIRES. SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED. SHE TURNED AROUND T... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 11, 2010
Incident date: Apr 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD JUST LEFT A REPAIR SHOP WHERE A BULB WAS REPLACED WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND SMELLED BURNING WIRES. SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATED. SHE TURNED AROUND T... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Apr 26, 2010
Incident date: Apr 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE AIR BAG SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT FILED A POLICE REPORT AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2010
Incident date: Nov 5, 2009
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E 320, DETERIORATING WIRING HARNESS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I BELIEVE TO BE CAUSING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE MASS AIR SENSOR AND 02 SENSOR. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED OVER 10 YEARS AGO BUT ARE UNAWARE OF THE COMPLAINTS OTHER OWNERS HAVE. NOW THE H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2009
Incident date: Nov 13, 2009
THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES INSIDE THE WIRING HARNESS FROM ECU TO THE REST OF THE CAR HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND IS FALLING OFF, ALLOWING WIRES WITHIN THE HARNESS TO SHORT OUT TO EACH OTHER. THIS CAN DESTROY VARIOUS SENSORS AND PERHAPS THE ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER ITSELF. ALTHOUGH MY MECHANIC HAS SEE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 17, 2009
Incident date: Jun 16, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WOULD SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 30, 2009
Incident date: May 6, 2008
HOW MANY COMPLAINTS ON FAULTING WIRING HARNESS DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE MERCEDES BENZ EXCEPT THE FACT THEY SCREWED UP AND NEED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE!!! I HAVE BOTH A 1994 & 1995 E320 CAB., BOTH OF WHICH ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. AFTER PAYING $80,000 + FO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2009
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
WIRE HARNESS BURNT OUT BECAUSE OF BIODEGRADABLE WIRE CASING ROTTING AWAY AND WIRES TOUCHING CAUSING SMOKE AND BURNT OUT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 23, 2008
Incident date: Jun 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THEN SHUT OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS DETERIORATED. THE DE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 6, 2008
Incident date: Dec 5, 2008
WIRING HARNESS AND COMPUTER FAILURES HAVE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL AND FAIL TO PERFORM AS EXPECTED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 28, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2007
THE CAR ABRUPTLY BEGAN TO RUN POORLY, TO THE EXTENT THAT POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE NOT PRESENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND DETERIORATED INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND NORMAL FUNCTIONING OF THE ENGINE RETURNED. WHY HASN'T A R... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2008
Incident date: Oct 2, 2008
CAR JUST STALLED AND STOPPED WORKING. CAR WAS INSPECTED AND WE FOUND OUT IT WAS AN DETERIORATING ENGINE HARNESS. WIRES WERE ALL FRIED AN BURNED UP. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2008
Incident date: Mar 5, 2008
1995 MERCEDES E320, THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATED AND I HAVE MULTIPLE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE CAR. THE ENGINE STALLS, TURNS ON THE WIPER SHIELD, SETS THE ALARM ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. A CERTIFIED MERCEDES MECHANIC IN AUTOHAUS YORKTOWN (VIRGINIA) FOUND OUT THE SAME THING...WIRING HARN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 20, 2008
Incident date: Jun 6, 2006
WIRING HARNESS ISSUE. INSULATION DEGRADES BECAUSE OF IMPROPER INSULATION MATERIAL SELECTION BY MERCEDES BENZ. VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 4, 2008
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
THE ENGINE INJECTOR WIRE HARNESS IS CRUMB LINK AND CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS. I UNDERSTAND MB KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT. THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. BONNIE LANG *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ON AFTER A 2 HOURS DRIVE. BROUGHT THE CAR (1995 E320) IN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC SAID THE CAUSE WAS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CRUMBLING TO THE TOUCH. TO REPLACE IT WOULD COST $1400 FOR PART AND LABOR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2007
1995 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 27, 2008
Incident date: Apr 15, 2007
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS MAIN ENGINE GASKETS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 27, 2008
Incident date: Apr 15, 2007
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AS WELL AS MAIN ENGINE GASKETS DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 30, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2007
ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH REPLACED WIRING HARNESS ALL WIRES WERE SPLIT AND EXPOSED AND BRITTLE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Mar 2, 2008
M.B. E320 CARBRIOLET 1995 WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND A FEW SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT ABLE TO FIRE. THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR HAS ONLY 32,000 MILES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Mar 2, 2008
M.B. E320 CARBRIOLET 1995 WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND A FEW SPARK PLUGS WERE NOT ABLE TO FIRE. THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR HAS ONLY 32,000 MILES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 8, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
MY 1995 E-320 WAGONS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION HAS DETERIORATED TO A POINT WHERE THE CAR WAS GOING CRAZY, ODD ACCELERATOR BEHAVIOR, LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF TRANS CONTROL, LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL, ALL WIRE INSULATION ON THIS HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS AMAZING THAT THERE H... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 17, 2008
Incident date: Jan 17, 2008
WIRING HARNESS. *TR
Showing 50 of 129 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
41 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.65-P-072065
Dec 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI32.22-P-071495
Jul 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI72 20-P-068322
Jul 2, 2018
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
Reporting
Apr 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
LI07.08-P-060993
Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059373
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
LI05.10-P-058758
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
22-P-052325
Aug 11, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
XENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED. *JS
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI46-40-P-047549
Aug 13, 2009
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN TH
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
SB-27-00-104
Apr 2, 2008
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
SLOW ACCELERATION WITH GAS PEDAL HESITATION. MODELS 164.122/8SS (ML 320 AND GL320); 211.022 (E320); 251.122 (4320). YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
461018A
Feb 22, 2008
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE
PB 63-20-15
Feb 22, 2008
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE
PB 63-20-15
Feb 22, 2008
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WATER ENTRY AT A-PILLAR ON MODEL 211.026, 065, 070, 076, 082, 083, 265, 282, 283 (E320 CDI; E320; E500;E55AMG; E320 4MATIC; E500 4MATIC; E320 WAGON; 320 4MATIC). UNKNOWN YEARS. *PE
461018A
Feb 22, 2008
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL HEATER NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY OR INOPERATIVE AT COLD TEMPERATURES. MERCEDES BENZ MODEL 211. MODEL YEAR UNKNOWN. *TT MODEL 211 (E SERIES). UPDATE 8/8/2008. *PE
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E320 across all model years (2003–2009).
21
Total Recalls
1,515
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.