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1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems

The 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 20 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 32% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

20

Suspension complaints

32%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

E320 suspension complaints by model year36 complaints1996: 20 complaints1997: 36 complaints1998: 7 complaints1999: 10 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 4 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 2 complaints2008: 3 complaints
E320 suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 10, 2006 · crash

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 have?

NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension — 32% 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.