The engine stopped. The engine retarted but with a distinct rough idle. Increasing the gas pedal pressure was responded by the engine with increased but fluctuating rpms. I could drive the vehicle home. After restarting the vehicle a day or more later it ran normal. However, subsequently I made an appointment with the mercedes dealer in tampa and they brought in a retired mechanic who connected a diagnostic computer to the vehicle. He showed me in the shop the signal fluctuations, in what was explained to me, of the fuel mixture system. I inquired about a repair and was told that due to the age of the car it could not be done by mercedes anymore. The mechanic mentioned that in the past, there were independent shops that would do repairs of the affected items but he could not give me a name or contact. The vehicle is still operational, shows occasional recurrence of the problems, particularly during inclement weather. I keep my fingers crossed that I will be able to use the vehicle as originally intended.
The worst 1994 Mercedes Benz 124 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Recall number 95V031000 · Recall details
What 1994 Mercedes Benz 124 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Upper engine wiring harness (mb part# a 124 440 19 06) insulation cracked in many places. It decomposed/deteriorated so badly it effected additional engine components. Engine stalled many time while in traffic. Harness was replaces on 04-21-2005 and car required additional maintenance from mercedes dealer ship due to ecu problems and still ongoing problems with asr (anti skid control) problems.
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Is the 1994 Mercedes Benz 124 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1994 Mercedes Benz 124, 2.0 times a typical 124 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mercedes Benz 124?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 Mercedes Benz 124 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mercedes Benz 124 electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V031000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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