Tl* the contact owns a 1999 (na) mercedes-benz s320. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the air conditioner compressor failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.
The worst 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 10
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Touch pad: Search lighting does not dim or does not turn on.
- NTG5.5
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- Vehicle cannot be opened via Keyless-Go and radio remote control
- IPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
- Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable
- Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped...
What 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
While driving at any speed automatic transmission didn't shift properly from the first to the second gear. Dealership has was notified.
While driving consumer smelled a gas odor coming from the vents. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the dealer that the problem recurred after fuel rail was being fixed.
Front seat driver's side seat belt fully extended and failed to retract.
Hi can you tell me what force and acceleration can make the airbag deploying on a s320? Now there is a s32o hit the barrier and fell in a ditch with head forward.the head(including bonnet) was damaged, but the vertical structure could not be found backward's out of shape .the belts are broken and the airbags can't deploy.the driver is dead.mb said the airbag system no problem.sorry the VIN and zip code and the dealer information are wrong.I need your help!!!!!
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Questions about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320
Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320, 1.5 times a typical S320 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is seat belts (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 have?
No recalls on record.
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