4/3/2012 for 2 days rattle from left front end. Had it checked at independent tire dealer. Said strut bushing dry. Lubed it. A few hours later nose intensified and spring and other pieces fell onto road as I was turning left into condo driveway. Having it towed to dealer. Had I been at speed and/or in traffic things could have turned out very bad. All 97 e320's should have this area inspected.
The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension5
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Lights3
- Visibility3
Problems by type
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- Suspension5
- Airbags3
- Electrical3
- Lights3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 mercedes 320. The contact's spring perch that holds the spring in for the front suspension well tip broke and came apart from the frame. The contact was driving 10 miles per hour. Per the contact, it seemd to be a known problem by mercedes and a catastrophic failure. The contact was very concerned of the risk and danger involved while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that mercedes will repair some but not all of the same year, make and model mercedes. The contact is concerned that therewas no recall. The contactwas aware of the design flaw of the weld structural part of the frame which came apart.
The consumer stated the front coil springs were corroded. The consumer was concerned that the front end will collapse while driving. Please provide additional information.
"black electrical junction/harness box" was found with a strong electrical smell of electricity burning through part of the box.*ak. Also the vehicle had an oil leak.*jb
Vehicle involved in a 40 MPH frontal collision in which frontal driver's and passenger's and side air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Since purchase vehicle has been pulling to right. Took to dealer 4- 5 times, did wheel alignment and changed tires. Vehicle will not retain a wheel alignment, constantly pulls to right.
Mbz replaced transmission & electronic sending unit at which point I became afraid to drive the vehicle. I had had numerous electrical and electronic problems and it just seemed to be escalating. I turned the car in for voluntary repossession and paid a $15,000 penalty.
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For no apparent reason the air bag on driver's side door deployed.vehicle was in drive, but the vehicle was not moving at the time. Dealer was notified about the problem. Please provide any further information.
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Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 reliable?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320, close to a typical 320 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320?
Suspension, with 5 complaints. Next is airbags (3).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 have?
No recalls on record.
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