1995 Mercedes Benz E320. Consumer states disintegrating wiring harness defect the consumer stated the head gasket developed a leak, but in order to do the repair a new wiring harness is needed.

- Washington, DC, USA

Main and auxiliary wiring harnesses plastic wire coating is crumbling off leaving the copper wires exposed and prone to shorts..my vehicle gauges for the engine temperature, ABS, air bags, traction, and the lesser important gauges are working erratically or not at all. Mercedes usa does not acknowledge any wiring related problems (or any other problems) for the E series 124 type body vehicles but it has an ample supply of new and improved harnesses that vary in price from a few hundred dollars to the thousands.

- Mt Holly, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Mercedes Benz E320. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and then shut off. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the engine wiring harness was deteriorated. The dealer remedied the issue. In December of 2008, the vehicle shut off while driving approximately 60 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the wiring harness failed again. The manufacturer could not assist. The current mileage was approximately 72,000 and failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

- Paloalto, CA, USA

At approximately 3 pm on the reported date the vacuum pump operating the right rear headrest to my 1995 Mercedes Benz E300D special edition got stuck or the relay malfunctioned, causing the pump to run continuously, building up friction and causing a fire that completely burnt the inside rear section of my vehicle. Car was parked and ignition was off at the time of the fire. Fire was reported to the sandy springs fire department and investigated by their fire investigator. Insurance adjuster attributed cause of fire to failed vacuum pump. Car was declared a total loss and I allowed my insurer took possession of the vehicle.

- Sandy Springs, GA, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Mercedes Benz E class. While driving between 35-40 mph, the engine sputtered and the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. The contact shut off the engine and was able to restart it after numerous attempts. He drove the vehicle home, but it continued to shake and vibrate. He arrived home and turned off the vehicle. Days after the failure, the contact attempted to restart the engine, but it failed numerous times. Through online research, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 95V031000 (electrical system:wiring). The manufacturer stated that there were no open recalls pertaining to his VIN. The dealer stated that there was an open recall, but was unable to determine what the recall was regarding. The contact was advised to leave the vehicle in its current state. He was unable to confirm whether or not he informed the dealer about the failure he experienced. The failure and current mileages were 187,000.

- Greenbier, TN, USA

I have had to replace the wiring harness as well as main engine gaskets due to excessive oil leaks on both sides of the engine.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

M.B. E320 carbriolet 1995 wiring harness failed and a few spark plugs were not able to fire. The car was not able to be driven. It was towed to the dealership. The car has only 32,000 miles.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

Failure of air conditioner, windshield wiper fluid, radio antenna, and oil leak. The A/C failed continuously since purchased, the front windows had broken motors the water pump blew, oil leaked into the cooling system and was replaced(water pump and head gasket was replaced), two engine mounts collapsed, driver's door rattled, engine light stayed on, and both front tires lost air and were filled every two weeks(five sets of tire). The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Lady Lake, FL, USA

Vehicle stalls while driving due to a faulty mass air meter. Dealer replaced the mass air meter. Consumer states the problem is recurring.

- Kankakee, IL, USA

The vehicle experienced a massive oil leak between the cylinder head and the block at the front of the motor, the water pump, thermostat and by pass failed. Nlm

- Lady Lake, FL, USA