1997 Mercedes Benz 210 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 26, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 210 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 210. That is the most of any 210 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 148,045 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz 210 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1 · ~148,045 mi
Suspension1 · ~148,045 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%148,045——
Suspension1100%148,045——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 Mercedes Benz 210 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 210.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1997 mercedes benz e320, body style 210. Driving approx. 20 mph and heard loud "screeching", followed by a "bang", and observed the left spring and spring perch exit from under the left side of the vehicle at high velocity. Spring perch had obvious evidence of corrosion around the weld points. I…

Structure · received Aug 26, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10472524

Other Mercedes Benz 210 years

1998 210 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 21010
1999 21010
1998 21000
199710

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 210?

Owners most often report structure, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 210?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz 210 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 210 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.