1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class recalls

Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	20
Structure	6
Visibility	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Seats	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2013-12-18, Suspension
I TOOK MY CAR INTO GET THE SUSPENSION FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPRING PERCH THAT ATTACHED THE SPRING TO THE CAR HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. LUCKILY I FOUND IT BEFORE I HAD A BAD ACCIDENT. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING WITH MERCEDES TO SEE IF THEY WILL STAND BY A POOR DESIGN ISSUE AND REPAIR IT. I AM AMAZED THAT SOMEONE HAS NOT CONTACTED OWNERS OF OLDER CARS AS THIS COULD BE A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR THOSE NOT FORTUNATE TO GET THINGS CHECKED OUT. I AM NOT DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL SOME DECISION IS MADE. *TR

2012-07-27, Suspension
I WAS COMING OFF WEST RT 46. I CAME TO A STOP SIGN,MADE A RIGHT AND AS I WAS DRIVING HEARD A THUMP NOISE....THEN AS I DROVE A SQUEAKING NOISE AND I PULLED OVER,LOOKED AT THE CAR ,AROUND IT AND UNDER IT AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. I DROVE IT SLOWLY ABT A MILE HOME. WHEN I GOT HOME I OPENED THE HOOD AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. I DROVE IT TO MY MECHANIC AROUND THE CORNER AND HE TOLD ME I HAD A SPRING COIL FAILURE. I RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND FOUND THAT THIS WAS PREVALENT IN CERTAIN MERCEDES VEHICLES AND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN CANADA FOR THIS FAILING PART. I'M ATTEMPTING TO HAVE MERCEDES COVER SOME OF THE COSTS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR

2010-02-24, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E420. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN LIGHTLY DRIZZLED WEATHER CONDITIONS. THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. SUDDENLY, PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER SYSTEM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

2009-11-09, Suspension
WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. SHORT WHILE LATER, STARTED TO PROCEED FROM A STOP AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING CAME OFF THE CAR AND EXITED OUT THE WHEEL WELL WITH A BIG BANG AND ROLLED DOWN THE STREET ABOUT 75 FEET. *TR

2008-04-25, Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E300 DIESEL. WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPRING PERCH ON THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WAS RUSTING AND SEPARATED FROM THE SUSPENSION CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class: Air Bags:Side/Window. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (20), Structure (6), Visibility (5).

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

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.