1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129.

Most common 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2012-05-23, Electrical System
THE WIRING HARNESS, OF WHICH THERE ARE THREE, WAS CONSTRUCTED OF AN INSULATION CASE THAT IS BY DESIGN BIODEGRADABLE. THIS WAS A MATERIAL SELECTION DEFECT AND IS CAUSING GREAT EXPENSE AND PAIN TO OWNERS OF THESE CARS. IT IS ALSO DRASTICALLY AFFECTING RESALE VALUE OF THE CARS. UNUSUAL FOR A CAR THAT COST OVER $100K NEW. THEREFORE, THE OUTER CASE OF THE THREE HARNESSES DISINTEGRATES OVER TIME, AND EXPOSES THE INDIVIDUAL WIRES TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE 12 CYLINER MOTOR - THIS CAUSES THE INSULATION AROUND THOSE INNER WIRES TO CRACK AND DISINTEGRATE, AND OVER TIME LEADS TO FAILURES AND HAZARDS - AND DURING MODEL YEAR 94, 95, 96 - AND CASES ARE NOW BEING REPORTED FOR MODEL YEAR 1997 - IN THE SL

1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 questions

Does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mercedes-Benz 129 has been fixed?

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