1997 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320. That ranks 4th out of 8 320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320.
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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.
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…
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 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
"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
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
Other Mercedes Benz 320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 320 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 320 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 320 | 30 | 0 |
| 1998 320 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 320 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 320 | 29 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320?
Owners most often report suspension, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320 model years, the 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.