CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).
0Recalls
6Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320.
Most common 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
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 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. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIDN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST TO THE SECOND GEAR. DEALERSHIP HAS WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
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. *AK
FRONT SEAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FULLY EXTENDED AND FAILED TO RETRACT.*AK
1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 questions
Does the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Seat Belts (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz S320 has been fixed?
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