Most common 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems
Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mercedes-Benz 500 complaints by model year
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What 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 owners say
Electrical system
On feb 18, I drove my mb s500, 1995 with my family on orange highway 5 at 70m/h and suddenly my car engine stopped without my knowledge, I was almost get hit by the truck in my back. I pulled the car to the side and restart the engine and it still worked but with a red signal "check the engine". I drove to the nearby mb repair store and it is a problem called " engine wire harness" defect. The problem almost get me and brother killed. I am still terrified.
The engine/fuel injection wiring harness of my 1995 s500 Mercedes-Benz has cracked insulation throughout. Wires are exposed. The car is not drivable and the cost is overwhelming to repair. I have already spent much in other unnecessarily repairs. Merc-Benz should take responsibility for such poor materials.
Engine & cooling
On feb 18, I drove my mb s500, 1995 with my family on orange highway 5 at 70m/h and suddenly my car engine stopped without my knowledge, I was almost get hit by the truck in my back. I pulled the car to the side and restart the engine and it still worked but with a red signal "check the engine". I drove to the nearby mb repair store and it is a problem called " engine wire harness" defect. The problem almost get me and brother killed. I am still terrified.
I own a beautiful black 1995 s500 Mercedes Benz with 142,000 miles. As you know, the Mercedes Benz corporation knowingly installed a bio-degradable engine wire harness in models '91-'96. These engine wire harnesses, were purposely installed and designed to breakdown and disintegrate. Because of this flawed decision, I now face thousands of dollars in repair costs. After researching my vehicle's diagnosis, I discovered that Mercedes corporation knew the horrific, detrimental hazards and immense financial costs owners inherited due to the bio-degradable material in their vehicles. I find it to be criminal and shameful that Mercedes has never taken responsibility for this and have never notified potential buyers or owners of these vehicles of the hazards and expense. This is not a warranty issue. The entire car is at risk and so is my life. …
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 a good car?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 500 rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 500 at the same age. It is one of the best 500 years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500?
The electrical system — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › front underhood. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mercedes-Benz 500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 1996. See the full Mercedes-Benz 500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mercedes-Benz 500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 123,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.