1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension problems
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has 20 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 47% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Suspension complaints
47%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E-Class suspension — 47% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.