Mercedes Benz 320 Years to Avoid (2026): Worst and Best Years

Mercedes Benz 320 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz 320 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2002	83	11	Electrical	47,631	0	0
2001	72	17	Electrical	52,737	0	1
2000	-	17	Brakes	92,000	0	2
1999	-	30	Electrical	51,000	0	0
1998	-	39	Visibility	109,000	0	1
1997	-	19	Suspension		0	2
1996	-	14	Electrical		0	0
1995	-	29	Electrical	85,000	0	4
1994	-	49	Electrical	137,200	1	2

What years of the Mercedes Benz 320 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 320 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 320?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 320?

Electrical, with 84 complaints across all years, followed by engine (29) and visibility (22).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 320 have?

1 recall between 1994 and 2002. The 1994 model year has the most, with 1.

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Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.