1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“* 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…”
filed Nov 13, 2023
“Left front spring cup assembly rusted and broke away from body. Resulted in dropped front end. Part replaced and area repaired.”
filed Jan 6, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 E320 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 E320 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 E320 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 E320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 E320 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 E320 | 5 | 11% |
| 1999 E320 | 10 | 12% |
| 1998 E320 | 7 | 19% |
| 1996 E320 | 19 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.