1998 Mercedes Benz 320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320. That is the most of any 320 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 15%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 13% | 89,941 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 185,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz 320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz 320. The contact stated that the tread came off of the rear passenger side tire while driving 60 mph. The contact nearly lost control of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The tire tread damaged the back of the vehicle and the passenger door. The…
Driving down road in 1998 mercedez e320, just exited nj turnpike at exit 2, heard loud noise car veered to left and large spring dropped out from engine compartment. *tr
Head lamp covers on the mercedes "e" class turn from clear to a fogy translucent over time. Once the head light lens turns translucent the head light beam is no longer able to transmit light as far down the road as the original manufactures specification. The head lamp is also no longer capable of…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling on the interstate, the vehicle pulled to the left side and swerved. The vehicle almost hit an 18 wheeler. Once control of the vehicle was regained, it was immediately taken to the nearest independent repair shop. The shop determined that a spring must have…
Dt: consumer complained about problems with 1998 mercedes benz. The shock housing came apart from the chassis. The chassis collapsed on the driver's side and was sitting on top of the wheel. There was no suspension on the front end. Consumer had the car towed to a repair shop. The mechanic told…
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 | 39 | 0 |
| 1997 320 | 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 1998 Mercedes Benz 320?
Owners most often report visibility, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.