CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).
0Recalls
14Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
CAR WENT COMPLETED "DEAD" AT STOP SIGN. COULD NOT RESTART ENGINE. CALLED MECHANIC AND WIRES WITHIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD SHORTED OUT DUE TO WIRE INSULATION CRACKING AND BREAKING OFF AND SHORTING WITH OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. MECHANIC STRIPPED OUT WIRE AND SPLICED IT. STATED THE WIRES ARE IN BAD SHAPE DUE TO THE TYPE OF INSULATION MERCEDES USED FROM 1991 TO 1997. HE STATED I SHOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AS IT WOULD CONTINUE TO SHORT OUT COMPONENTS AND WOULD BE NOT ONLY A DRIVING HAZARD BUT ALSO A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
CRACKED WIRING HARNESS. DISCOVERED WHEN REAR LIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK. *TR
MY 1996 MERCEDES BENZ S320 CAUGHT ON FIRE 3/16/08 DUE TO A DEFECTIVE HARNESS WIRING THAT CAUSE BURNED WIRES IN THE CONSOLE, UNDER THE SEAT, THE DOOR PANELS, DAMAGED THE VACUUM LINES, SIDE VIEW MIRROR AND POTENTIALLY THE CONTROL UNITS. YOUR NHTSA HAS RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THE MERCEDES VEHICLES [EARLY 1990 MODELS]. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT AT MERCEDES HEADQUARTERS TWO OF THEM DENIED A PROBLEM WITH WIRING CATCHING ON FIRE AND TWO DEALERSHIPS SAID THAT THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF ANY CASES INVOLVING FAULTY WIRING. THE MECHANIC THAT SPOKE HONESTLY SAID THAT THERE ARE AS MANY AS 30,000 VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM BUT MERCEDES IS IN DENIAL
SRS DID NOT DEPLOY UNDER THE RIGHT CONDITION.*AK
ELECTRONIC SENSOR FAILED.
1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 questions
Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Electrical System (3), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz 320 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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