1995 Mercedes Benz S500 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (4), Engine (1), Fuel system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
09/27/2016 · Electrical system
CHANGING THE MAF SENSOR I ENCOUNTERED BURNT ENGINE HARNESS THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT . VEHICLE NOW DOES NOT RUN AND HARNESS WILL COST $700 + LABOR
03/21/2015 · Electrical system
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE CAR HAS FAILED. IT HAS COST US THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IN CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS AND FAILURES IN OTHER AREAS . *TR
11/23/2014 · Electrical system
THE ENGINE LIGHT ON MY 1995 MERCEDES COUPE CAME ON CAR WITH MULTIPLE CODES AND MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUES. THIS MONTH WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WITH MY DAUGHTERS THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED AT 35 MILES PER HOUR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AGAIN ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THIS TIME ALMOST CAUSED A REAR END A…
07/02/2013 · Electrical system
I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM MB THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2009 REGARDING EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND WAS NOT INFORMED THAT THE 1995 S SERIES MERCEDES WERE RECALLED FOR THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. MY VEHICLE'S ENGINE HARNESS IS COMPLETELY BURNED OUT AND DETERIORATED .APPARENTLY MERCEDES BENZ KNOWINGLY INSTALLED BIODEGRADEABLE INFERIOR WIRE HARNESSES THAT…