1996 Mercedes Benz E320 suspension complaints

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · GA

Highway driving 45-50 MPH when there is a loud clunk from underneath car followed by a slight loss of handling looked in rearview mirror and saw a spring lying in the street. Upon stopping to inspect the vehicle and retrieve the spring I noticed the drivers side front was very low. I looked underneath the car and saw what appeared to be a rusty mangled can. Come to find out it was the spring top mount and it had rusted completely away from the frame. Had to have vehicle towed over 60 miles away to have repaired. Had to have parts re-welded and fabricated at the shop to solve the problem.

Filed May 12, 2005 · Suspension · VA

Corroded driver side spring housing on 1996 e320 mercedes benz. Corroded to the extent that it spring could have dislarged. Reports have been made in other locals that this has occured. Manufacturer contacted and investigating, but hasn't recalled part.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Suspension · 63,999 miles · NJ

Front coil spring top support corroded and broke away from the body. When driving vehicle became unstable. Currently vehicle cannot be driven. *ak consumer heard that this was a common problem with the 1996 e class mercedes .

Filed Oct 29, 2004 · Suspension · 44,000 miles · WI

The consumer was pulling out of the driveway and hit the brakes. The consumer got out of the vehicle and discovered that the suspension of the vehicle had dropped down to the ground. It was also discovered that 3 spot welds had failed. The consumer notified the manufacturer and was told that there was a repair kit for this problem. Provide further details.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · MO

While backing out of the drive way, the consumer heard a loud thump coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who found the front suspension had broken away from the chassis.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Suspension · MD

Consumer states theatfront suspension is rusted, all suspension brackets collapsed. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Suspension · 61,000 miles · IL

While driving the front left coil spring failed. *jb the coil spring failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.*ts

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Suspension · CA

There is a bolt that disconnects from the frame of vehicle, causing some noise. Bolt dis onnects from way bar mount.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The front left upper spring support bracket rusted and bent under normal daily driving conditions, this allowed the spring to become partially exposed.