1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 300, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTIONNo recall
What E 300 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE EASTBOUND INTERSTATE 10 IN GULFPORT, MS IN A LIGHT RAIN ( IT HAD BEEN HEAVY 2 HOURS BEFORE ) WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 65 MPH. I HAD JUST COME OVER THE LORRAINE COWEN (SPELLING?) EXIT AND A LITTLE AFTER THE CAR WAS ON THE FLAT ROAD, THE CAR WITHOUT…
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER FAILED TO PROVIDE A SUGGESTIVE REMEDY, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR SEVERAL YEARS. *AK
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN CRASH, RESULTING FROM OIL INTO INTAKE FROM SEAL ON TURBO CHARGER. CAR HAD BEEN ROUTINELY SERVICED 5 DAYS PRIOR, WITH ERROR MESSAGE ON AIR MASS SENSOR. PART WAS REPLACED. THIS ERROR MESSAGE ALSO OCCURRED 15 MONTHS BEFORE, AND WAS ALSO REPLACED THEN. CAR…
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