1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 26, 2016. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other E 300 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E 300 median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTIONNo recall
What E 300 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PROBLEMS WITH MERCEDES-BENZ E300 DIESEL.*MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE HESITATING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND HAS SPENT APPROX $3800.00 IN REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *CB
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, GEARS SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN TWO GEARS; ACCELERATION AT 25-50 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AT 40 MPH AND VEHICLE IS BUCKING, DEALER REPLACED RESONANCE FLAP, AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, CONSUMER ALSO…
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