1996 Mercedes-Benz E320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 45 owner complaints about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2018. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 has problems
45 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 19 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other E320 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 E320 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, and the recalls they led to.
- FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTIONNo recall
What E320 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED BEFORE COLLAPSING. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION SPRING SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A PUNCTURE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE…
SPRING PERCH SNAPPED AND SPRING SHOT OUT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. THANK GOD THEY WERE LESS THE 200 FEET FROM THE HOUSE AND ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH. *TR
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BACK ROAD IN MY 1996 MERCEDES E320 WHEN I HEARD A BANG AND THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE DROPPED. THE FRONT COIL SPRING HAD POPPED OUT. IF I HAD BEEN GOING ANY FASTER I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. I HAVE HEARD THAT THE FRONT COIL SPRING MOUNTS IN THIS MODEL CORRODE DUE TO…
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