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1996 Mercedes Benz S320 recalls & complaints

1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
1complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Mercedes Benz S320 under individual trim or body names rather than "S320", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (1), Engine (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (1)

04/28/2017 · Electrical system
THE TOTAL ENGINE HWIRE HARNESS INSULATION IS FALLING APART FROM VERIOUS AREA IN THE ENGINE BAY. WHICH MAKING THE WIRE TO EXPOSE - POSSIBILITIES OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE IF IT SHORT CIRCUIT. DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO KNOW. NOT ABLE TO FIND A NEW ENGINE WIRE HARNESS FOR THE VEHICLE . ANY HELP WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

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