CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
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5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCEDES BENZ C220. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
MY 1996 MERCEDES C220 HAS 190,000 MILES ON IT. THE WIRING HARNESS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND I WAS TOLD BY MY REPAIR SHOP THAT THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT THE COMPUTER. I CALLED MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SENT A LETTER TO PAUL HALATA. THEY WERE VERY SORRY, BUT THE CAR IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THE CAR IS SITTING IN MY GARAGE - NOT RUNNING. *NM
POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED.
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE.
FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE.
1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 questions
Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz 220 has been fixed?
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