1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 88 of 119 complaints (74%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,500–4,300 | 3,350–4,300 | 3,350–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–22 | 18–23 | 19–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–20 / 20–26 | 16–21 / 20–27 | 16–20 / 22–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–494 | 386–494 | 386–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 119 | 41 | 17 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 3 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 2 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Electrical: 88 of 119 NHTSA complaints (74%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class get?
EPA rates it 18–22 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
EPA estimates $3,500–$4,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.2L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $3,500 (low) | 404 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 18 mpg | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,900 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $4,300 (high) | 494 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 88 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.