1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 has 36 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 45% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
36
Suspension complaints
45%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“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…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 have?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension — 45% 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.