1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320.

Most common 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	7
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Engine	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Power Train	1
Seats	1
Wheels	1
Equipment	1

What owners report

2018-06-13, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE REMOVING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL, THE VEHICLE'S FACTORY EQUIPPED JACK FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FELL ON THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE COLLAR BONE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2016-01-05, Electrical System
CAR WAS NOT STARTING BROUGHT TO MERCEDES DEALER REPLACED A SENSOR AND THE MECHANIC AND ADVISOR SHOWED ME THE WIRE HARNESS TOLD ME I SHOULD CHANGE IT IT IS BRITTLE AND I WILL HAVE FUTURE PROBLEMS I ONLY HAVE 60,000 MILES ON THIS VECHICLE

2015-03-22, Fuel/Propulsion System
I SMELL GASOLINE INSIDE MY 1994 E320 WHEN I'M DRIVING, JUST STARTED SMELLING IT ON 3/20/15. NEVER BEFORE THIS DATE. *TR

2014-05-22, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. NONE OF INDICATORS ON THE PANEL FUNCTIONED EXCLUDING THE CLOCK. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

2013-09-12, Electrical System
RECENTLY BOUGHT CAR. WIRING HARNESS HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED, BUT COMPUTER HAS NOT ACTED CORRECTLY SINCE THE WIRING SHORTED OUT DUE TO FAULTY INSULATION. THROWING FAULTS AND NO IDLE. SURGES FORWARD OR BACKWARDS ON ITS OWN. WHILE BACKING IT OUT OF GARAGE, IT SURGED BACKWARDS SO FAST THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. HIT TRACTOR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY BEFORE GETTING IT STOPPED. BROKE REAR BUMPER COVER. I HAVE OLDER VEHICLES (1974 CHEVY) (1990 CHEVY PICKUP) WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WIRING PROBLEMS. NOW I HAVE A REALLY NICE 1994 E320 THAT IS JUNK BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE $12 - $1500 TO REPAIR IT. I CAN NOT DRIVE IT UNTIL I CAN HAVE IT REPAIRED. GOOD THING I WASN'T IN TRAFFIC BEHIND A COP WHEN IT DECIDED TO SU

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 questions

Does the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (7), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Engine (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320 has been fixed?

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