Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary
- THE FRONT PASSENGER METAL FOOT REST CAN, OVER TIME, ABRADE THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE FOOT REST CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequence
- A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE THE WIRES TO OVERHEAT, STALL THE ENGINE, OR INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY AN AIRBAG, ANY OF THESE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL WIRING HARNESS CABLE FASTENER TIES AND EDGE PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR SHARP EDGES OF THE METAL FOOT REST.
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Owner complaints (0)
0 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings).
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
NHTSA has no component data for this model year.
How 1992 compares with other E-Class years
Best and worst E-Class years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 1 |
| 1994 | 38 | 1 |
| 1995 | 21 | 1 |
| 1996 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 38 | 1 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1992 Mercedes-Benz E-Class FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 95V031000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
How does the 1992 E-Class compare with other years?
Among the 1993–2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class model years at least five years old, the 1993 drew the fewest complaints (7) and the 1997 the most (38). The 1992 drew 0. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.