Mercedes Benz E320 years to avoid
More than twice the E320's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mercedes Benz E320 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz E320 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz E320 problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system375
- Brakes219
- Electrical202
- Engine110
- Airbags109
- Suspension103
- Transmission65
- Body39
- Visibility34
- Lights34
- Steering29
- Acceleration27
Most reported problems on the Mercedes Benz E320
Mercedes Benz E320 problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91 | 8 | Fuel system | 64,818 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 90 | 10 | Engine | 120,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 85 | 17 | Engine | 92,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 70 | 41 | Brakes | 91,468 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 7 | 231 | Fuel system | 86,000 | 3 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 15 | 203 | Fuel system | 98,000 | 2 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 13 | 214 | Fuel system | 100,000 | 2 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 83 | 23 | Engine | 88,985 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 65 | 38 | Electrical | 93,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2000 | - | 44 | Airbags | 155,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1999 | - | 83 | Engine | 85,000 | 0 | 12 | |
| 1998 | - | 37 | Engine | 103,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1997 | - | 63 | Suspension | 115,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1996 | - | 45 | Suspension | 110,000 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1995 | - | 96 | Electrical | 108,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | - | 11 | Electrical | 150,508 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 4
Mercedes Benz E320 warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received...
- The warranty on the SBC Hydraulic Unit for MY 2003-2006 Model 211, MY 2006 Model 219, and Model Year...
- In our continuing efforts to enhance the satisfaction of our customers, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) has...
Questions about the Mercedes Benz E320
What years of the Mercedes Benz E320 should you avoid?
2003, 2004 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Mercedes Benz E320's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 231, mostly about fuel system and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz E320?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz E320?
Fuel system, with 375 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (219) and electrical (202).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz E320 have?
4 recalls between 1994 and 2009. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.
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