Total Complaints
3 filings
MERCEDES-BENZ 350 · model year
1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350
3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994MERCEDES-BENZ350 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 350 is vehicle speed control with 1 filings, followed by air bags:frontal:sensor/control module (1) and electrical system:wiring (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 15 investigation files overlapping the 1994 350. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20031107AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SAFETY: THE WIRING HARNESS ON MY MERCEDES BENZ S350 (140 CHASSIS SERIES) HAS DETERIOATED BADLY THAT IT CAUSES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS. THE SRS SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SRS SYSTEM WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN THE 8-10 SECONDS REQUIRED. IT TAKES AS MUCH AS 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SRS LIGHT GOES OUT TO SIGNAL THAT THE SYSTEM IS WORKING. HOWEVER, WITH THIS MALFUNCTION THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW IF THE SRS IS WORKING AT ALL LEAVING ONE TO WONDER IF THE SYSTEM WILL ACTUALLY WORK, IF NECESSARY. THE WIRES INSIDE THE HARNESS ARE SO DETERIOATED THAT EACH WIRE HAS HUNDREDS OF COMPLETE FRACTURES AND SEPARATIONS. THE ELECTRONICS ARE HAYWIRE AND NONE OF THE ELECTRIC POWERED INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES CAN BE RELIED UPON FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION. THIS PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD RISK AS WELL. THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM BLINKS. AT INOPPORTUNE TIMES. LIGHTS BLOW FOR NO DISCERNABLE REASON. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED ALL OF THIS. M *LA
Mileage: 227,900
20031107ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SAFETY: THE WIRING HARNESS ON MY MERCEDES BENZ S350 (140 CHASSIS SERIES) HAS DETERIOATED BADLY THAT IT CAUSES A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. THE CAR IS DANGEROUS. THE SRS SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SRS SYSTEM WILL NOT ACTIVATE IN THE 8-10 SECONDS REQUIRED. IT TAKES AS MUCH AS 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SRS LIGHT GOES OUT TO SIGNAL THAT THE SYSTEM IS WORKING. HOWEVER, WITH THIS MALFUNCTION THERE IS NO WAY TO KNOW IF THE SRS IS WORKING AT ALL LEAVING ONE TO WONDER IF THE SYSTEM WILL ACTUALLY WORK, IF NECESSARY. THE WIRES INSIDE THE HARNESS ARE SO DETERIOATED THAT EACH WIRE HAS HUNDREDS OF COMPLETE FRACTURES AND SEPARATIONS. THE ELECTRONICS ARE HAYWIRE AND NONE OF THE ELECTRIC POWERED INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES CAN BE RELIED UPON FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION. THIS PRESENTS A FIRE HAZARD RISK AS WELL. THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM BLINKS. AT INOPPORTUNE TIMES. LIGHTS BLOW FOR NO DISCERNABLE REASON. I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED ALL OF THIS. M *LA
Mileage: 227,900
19950410CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK IN IDLE POSITION, PUT GEAR INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION SPEED UNKNOWN. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350 have?▼
The 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350 is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Is the 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ 350 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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