1998 Mercedes Benz E320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E320 years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320. That ranks 11th out of 15 E320 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 22%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 37owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 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 | 8 | 22% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 19% | 143,681 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 14% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 11% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 11% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 8% | 115,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 149,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 169,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mercedes Benz E320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320.
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.
- Engine crankshaft pulley failure (PE03058) — opened Dec 17, 2003, closed Apr 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This silver mercedes (not sure the year) car has been parked in front of my house for over two weeks, no signs of it being moved at all. 16329 chatsworth street doors are unlocked and i have not seen any neighbors paying attention to this vehicle, first time i have seen it ever be parked here…
I have primewell valera touring 2 tires and the front driver's side developed a sidewall bulge when i was reversing into my driveway. The same family of tires have a recall, and while my set are not included in the recall, i have the same or similar problems. It appears that the bulge was due to…
Passenger coil spring seat broke , car in garage last 15 years , not even 100000 miles yet
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While driving in traffinc east along haddonfield berlin road in cherry hill nj, i was slowing to a stop approaching a red light at evsham road. As i pressed the brake pedal, there was a loud bang and grinding sound from the front end that ended with a loud clank on the ground. After which i saw the…
Other Mercedes Benz E320 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E320 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 E320 | 10 | 3 |
| 2007 E320 | 17 | 4 |
| 2006 E320 | 41 | 4 |
| 2005 E320 | 231 | 3 |
| 2004 E320 | 203 | 2 |
| 2003 E320 | 214 | 2 |
| 2002 E320 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 E320 | 38 | 0 |
| 2000 E320 | 44 | 0 |
| 1999 E320 | 83 | 0 |
| 1998 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 E320 | 63 | 0 |
| 1996 E320 | 45 | 0 |
| 1995 E320 | 96 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E320 model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.