1998 Mercedes Benz E300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E300 years
- Not enough data 5th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz E300. That ranks 5th out of 12 E300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 85,612 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 44% | 85,612 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 22% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 11% | 106,223 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 106,223 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz E300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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 front driver side coil spring ejected out while driving, causing the front of the car to dive down on the driver side. I do have the parts that came out. Luckily I had just got off of the freeway and was only going around 10 mph when it happened and no one was hurt. I'm sure at hwy speeds you…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz 300e. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a loud noise. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the top front spring mount fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not…
I was driving in the middle lane of a 3 lane eastbound interstate 10 in gulfport, ms in a light rain ( it had been heavy 2 hours before ) with cruise control on at 65 mph. I had just come over the lorraine cowen (spelling?) exit and a little after the car was on the flat road, the car without…
While traveling at any speed vehicle stalled, consumer lost control of the vehicle. Manufacturer failed to provide a suggestive remedy, and the dealer was not able to duplicate problem. This has been going on for several years. *ak
Unintended sudden acceleration resulting in crash, resulting from oil into intake from seal on turbo charger. Car had been routinely serviced 5 days prior, with error message on air mass sensor. Part was replaced. This error message also occurred 15 months before, and was also replaced then. Car…
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 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 E300 | 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 1998 Mercedes Benz E300?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.