1997 Mercedes Benz S320 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S320 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320. That is the most of any S320 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 195,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mercedes Benz S320 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320.
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 1999 (na) mercedes-benz s320. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the air conditioner compressor failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
The srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on while driving. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
While driving at any speed automatic transmission didn't shift properly from the first to the second gear. Dealership has was notified. *ak
While driving consumer smelled a gas odor coming from the vents. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that fuel rail needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the dealer that the problem recurred after fuel rail was being fixed. *ak
Front seat driver's side seat belt fully extended and failed to retract.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320?
Owners most often report air bags, seat belts, equipment problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Mercedes Benz S320 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S320 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.