1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 20 complaints for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 47% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 47% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Severe rust damage to front passenger suspension component and front frame rail. Rust hole big enough to put a human fist into. Approximately $3000 in rust repairs, on a car with less than 67,000 miles on it.
While driving at 35 MPH down a small hill the front passenger spring mount (perch) on my 1997 e 300 diesel (w210) broke off causing the coil spring to fall off of the car. This was an unbelievably dangerous occurrance and luckily it did not happen when I was going 65 MPH. I have brought the car my autobody shop and we are still working on who will cover the cost of my repairs (insurance or mb)
Suspension problems in other years
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