1995 Mercedes Benz S SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
120,075 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 62.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 37.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Power Train: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 |
2000: 1; 2007: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10199695 · 2007-08-15 (August 15, 2007)
I HAVE 1995 MERCEDES S320 AND HAVING VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS....IT'S CRACKED ALL OVER AROUND THE FUEL INJECTIONS & IGNITION COILS AND MANY MORE PLACES.....MERCEDES NEED TO TAKE CARE OF IT BECAUSE THE LAMINATED MATERIAL THEY HAVE USED ON THE WIRES IS VERY VERY CHEAP AND IT'S COMING OFF THE WIRES & LEAVING THEM NACKED AND LEADING INTO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199695 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200633 · 2007-08-23 (August 23, 2007)
1995 MERCEDES S420 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS-INSULATION AND WIRE DISINTERGRATION CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL AND FALSE INDICATORS AND OVERHEATING SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 102,576 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10208217 · 2007-11-07 (November 7, 2007)
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. ENGINE STALLING AND MISFIRING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291621 · 2009-11-10 (November 10, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1995 MERCEDES BENZ S420. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. HOWEVER SHE NOTICED THE "ASR" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE 137,150. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,341. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED AND THE STEERING BOX WAS LEAKING. UPDATED 12/08/09
Owner-reported narrative. 137,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291621 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10307023 · 2010-02-06 (February 6, 2010)
VEHICLE WAS RUNNING POORLY, ARRIVED HOME AND SMELLED BURNING WIRES. DISCONNECTED BATTERY TO AVOID FURTHER FIRE. DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 86,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10307023 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10336596 · 2010-06-16 (June 16, 2010)
1995 S600 WIRING HARNESS FAILURE-- ASR LIGHT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 103,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10336596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10361066 · 2010-10-18 (October 18, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES S500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FLEX DISK CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 174,020.
Owner-reported narrative. 174,020 miles reported. Look up ODI 10361066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 862687 · 2000-05-30 (May 30, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ASR LIGHT CAME ON, AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. RIGHT AWAY HAD TO PRESS THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO KEEP MOVING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER MADE 5 ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR IT. BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 862687 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.