1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 20 complaints for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes e320. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the front end suspension springs fractured, causing the contact to loose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into the side rail on the highway. The contact spoke with a mechanic who stated that he had never experienced the type of failure described. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 67,000.
While driving the front left coil spring failed. The coil spring failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
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