1997 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E300 years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 6th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension coil spring ejection (PE07021) — opened Apr 19, 2007, closed Aug 9, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The wire harness is brittle and the insulation is disintegrating, resulting in shorts and electrical failures. The headlights stopped working unexpectedly.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1997 mercedes e300. While driving at various speeds and pressing the brake pedal the rear passenger brake light did not illuminate. Recall#05v505000 related to the 1999 slk mercedes. The failure mileage was 89,000. The current mileage was 90,000. *ak
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35mph a loud bang was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. After hearing the noise, the vehicle began handling differently and was taken to a dealer for inspection who determined the suspension had collapsed on front passenger side. The suspension housing…
Problems with mercedes-benz e300 diesel.*mr the consumer has had ongoing problems with the engine hesitating and stalling while driving and has spent approx $3800.00 in repairs for defective vehicle. *cb
Rotors were not working properly, they were making noise when applying brakes, and there was extended stopping distance.contacted dealer, and dealer stated that rotors were only suppose to last 20000 miles.*ak
Other Mercedes Benz E300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 E300 | 29 | 8 |
| 2018 E300 | 32 | 7 |
| 2017 E300 | 132 | 16 |
| 2016 E300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 E300 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 E300 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 E300 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 E300 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 E300 | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E300 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.