Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the wiring (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz 320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wiring problems
4
Dash Wiring problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz 320

The Wiring problem

Wiring harness is disintergrating. Car runs very rough. Visible bare wires. Check engine light comes on and goes off. Smells of burning wire.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

My 1996 Mercedes Benz s320 caught on fire 3/16/08 due to a defective harness wiring that cause burned wires in the console, under the seat, the door panels, damaged the vacuum lines, side view mirror and potentially the control units.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz 320 model year vehicles:



320 Service Bulletins
320 Safety Recalls
320 Defect Investigations