1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320.

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 problems

Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	5
Air Bags	5
Visibility	4
Exterior Lighting	3
Electrical System	3
Power Train	2
Structure	2
Equipment	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2012-04-03, Suspension
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. *TR

2007-01-09, Structure
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.

2004-11-01, Suspension
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. *JB

2003-04-11, Electrical System
"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 *TS

2001-04-06, Air Bags
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.*AK

1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320?

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (5), Air Bags (5), Visibility (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 has been fixed?

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