1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300.

Most common 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Power Train	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Steering	1
Visibility	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2009-01-03, Electrical System
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

2006-08-28, Electrical System
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

2005-12-09, Electrical System
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *JB

2001-03-30, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 R

2000-12-13, Electrical System
THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS ON 1995 E320 MERCEDES ARE FLAWED BEYOND BELIEF. THE ENTIRE HARNESS BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR IGNITION COILS AND THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAS A SEVERE FIRE PROBLEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WIRE INSULATION IS INFERIOR IN MATERIAL QUALITY. THE INSULATION ALONG THESE WIRE IS CRACKING AT A RATE OF EVERY 1/4 INCH, THROUGOUT THE ENTIRE HARNESS. HIGH VOLTAGE COPPER WIRE ARE MAKING CONTACT, THESE WIRE RUN ON TOP OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM. ALL AUSTIN BASED MERCEDES SHOPS INFORM ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL, BUT MERCEDES WILL NOT ADMIT TO IT. THIS PROBLEM IS AS DANGEROUS AS ANY FACING THE CURRENT BOARD AND TO HAVE MER

1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 questions

Does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4), Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 has been fixed?

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