1998 Mercedes-Benz E ClassProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other E Class 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 Class median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURENo recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTIONNo recall
What E Class owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I AM WRITING REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO MERCEDES BENZ E300 (W210 CHASSIS) FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE, ROUTE 90 ON MONDAY, MY SPRING PERCH FAILED, BROKE AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS LOST ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PERCH LET GO WITH A VERY LOUD BANG, THEN A PRONOUNCED BUMP…
1998 MERCEDES BENZ E-320, SPEED <15 MPH HAD THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING EJECTED AND HOUSING COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE MAKING THE FRONT END DROP DOWN ONTO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE IMPINGEMENT OF THE BODY ONTO THE TIRE AND WHEEL AND/OR THE SPRING ITSELF…
THE MAIN SUSPENSION SPRING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND THE CAR CAME DOWN ON THE TIRE. TWO MINUTES BEFORE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 60 MPH AND HAD IT OCCURRED TWO MINUTES EARLIER SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE POOR DESIGN BY MB CAUSED EXCESS RUST AND…
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