1997 Mercedes-Benz E320Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 1997 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 November 13, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 32 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do suspension problems start?
114kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 suspension complaints. 28% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1997 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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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 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.
* Left front substrate to which the Coil Spring Perch mounts is badly rusted and the spring is about to come off under pressure of the cars weight, thereby endangering myself and the general public. The car was towed to Feldmann Imports, a Mercedes-Benz dealer at 4901 American Blvd west,…
LEFT FRONT SPRING CUP ASSEMBLY RUSTED AND BROKE AWAY FROM BODY. RESULTED IN DROPPED FRONT END. PART REPLACED AND AREA REPAIRED.
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A MAJOR STREET I HEARD A LOUD POP AND PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I RAN OVER SOMETHING, BUT NOTHING WAS IN THE ROAD. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND BEGAN DRIVING I NOTICED THE SUSPENSION WAS MAKING NOISES. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL…
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