Wiring harness has same problem as noted by other owners-started with wiring to mas melting. I rewired that-drove car another year with small electrical problems blowing fuses without finding cause-drove car to work one day,ran fine,came out to go home and it had a miss. Removed cover over injectors and found all the wiring was bare.this is a common problem with mbs and they should have a recall.
The worst 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical15
- Engine6
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical15
- Engine6
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1995 Mercedes Benz E Class fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Diesel | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 3.2L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-18 | 21-24 | 18-20 |
| 4.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 |
What 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have multiple wiring problems with this car. Faulty tachometer goes on and off by it self. Faulty AC wires isolation is destroyed, faulty glow plug light goes on and off by it self. This car has wiring problems like many other w124.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e420. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane without incident. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was taken to a authorized dealer who stated that the oxygen sensor failed. The sensor was replaced at the owners expense. After the vehicle was repaired, it began to function normally for a few weeks. The vehicle was diagnosed and the dealer stated that it needed a spark plug harness, spark plugs, a distribution cap, rotors and a crankshaft position sensor. All of the repairs were made and the failure continued to occur. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
Engine harness and alternator harness. Alternator harness overheated due to insulation on wires completely disintegrated. Harness was replaced by european service and transmission, in cummings, georgia on october 22nd 2009.
Main and auxiliary wiring harnesses plastic wire coating is crumbling off leaving the copper wires exposed and prone to shorts..my vehicle gauges for the engine temperature, ABS, air bags, traction, and the lesser important gauges are working erratically or not at all. Mercedes USA does not acknowledge any wiring related problems (or any other problems) for the e series 124 type body vehicles but it has an ample supply of new and improved harnesses that vary in price from a few hundred dollars to the thousands.
When I was driving my car I smelt plastic burning. I stopped the car and opened the hood. I saw smoke coming out from the end close to the dash. Took the car to shop. They told me that engine wiring harness was burned, because of insulation cover for wiring. When I start to investigate for the part,they told me that is a common problem for mercedes benz e 320 class. I check with internet, mercedes benz club I found out that it was recall for 1992-1995 e class, for:electrical system wiring.with campaign#95v031000. When I called mercedes benz u.s.a(1‑800‑367‑6372. Ext:4620 and ext:7810 ). Person at ext:7810 told me that there is no such recall with campaign# exist and the federal safety agency office, gave me a wrong information and completely false. And what I got from there customer service department ,they completely deny if there is any recall issued and just wished me luck !
1. Erratic steering. 2.second occurrence. 3.being replaced & old part will be available.
The wire harness is cracked. A/c compressor stopped, and that made relays blew out.
At approximately 3 pm on the reported date the vacuum pump operating the right rear headrest to my 1995 mercedes benz e300d special edition got stuck or the relay malfunctioned, causing the pump to run continuously, building up friction and causing a fire that completely burnt the inside rear section of my vehicle. Car was parked and ignition was off at the time of the fire. Fire was reported to the sandy springs fire department and investigated by their fire investigator. Insurance adjuster attributed cause of fire to failed vacuum pump. Car was declared a total loss and I allowed my insurer took possession of the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e class. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the engine sputtered and the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. The contact shut off the engine and was able to restart it after numerous attempts. He drove the vehicle home, but it continued to shake and vibrate. He arrived home and turned off the vehicle. Days after the failure, the contact attempted to restart the engine, but it failed numerous times. Through online research, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 95v031000 (electrical system:wiring). The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls pertaining to his VIN. The dealer stated that there was an open recall, but was unable to determine what the recall was regarding. The contact was advised to leave the vehicle in its current state. He was unable to confirm whether or not he informed the dealer about the failure he experienced. The failure and current mileages were 187,000.
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Questions about the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class
Is the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2.1 times a typical E Class model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class?
Electrical system, with 15 complaints, typically around 160,000 miles. Next is engine (6).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V031000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mercedes Benz E Class have the most electrical problems?
The Mercedes Benz E Class model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (31 complaints), 1995 (15 complaints) and 2000 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Mercedes Benz E Class range from 18 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl diesel, RWD) gets 23 city and 29 highway.
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