CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (20 reports).
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320.
Most common 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 problems
Problem areas named in the 45 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 20 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK AND VIBRATED BEFORE COLLAPSING. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SUSPENSION SPRING SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A PUNCTURE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED KNEE, BACK, NECK, AND CHEST INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
WHEN YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY ON THESE VEHICLES THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS RENDERING THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT USELESS IE. AIR BAGS THE AUTOMOBILE SHOULD HAVE A RECALL WHEREBY MERCEDES FIXES THE DEFECTIVE SYSTEM. *TR
AFTER FILLING UP ON GAS JUST TWO DAYS AGO, THERE WAS A VERY PECULIAR SMELL. IT SMELLED OF GAS FUMES. JUST TODAY, I NOTICED THAT MY GAS GAUGE WAS GOING DOWN QUITE FAST AND IT WASN'T UNTIL JUST NOW THAT MY GAS TANK IS LEAKING.
SPRING PERCH SNAPPED AND SPRING SHOT OUT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. THANK GOD THEY WERE LESS THE 200 FEET FROM THE HOUSE AND ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH. *TR
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 questions
Does the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320?
Based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (20), Electrical System (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 has been fixed?
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