1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 36 complaints for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, 45% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 45% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 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 | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz e320. While driving at 60 MPH, the air bags deployed inadvertently emitted a yellow substance and the vehicle shook violently. Shortly after, the shift lever exploded and smoke started to emit from the console. The contact noticed that the cam shaft fractured, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries due to the substance from the air bag that required medical attention.
Tl* - the contact stated that he has a 1997 mercedes benz e320. On 12/30/06 while driving between 40 and 45 MPH, there was a loud bang and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire coil spring fell off of the vehicle and left the vehicle with no front end suspension and no ability to steer. The contact stated that the incident occurred at night, he was driving on a wide road, and no accident ensued.
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