Mercedes Benz 300 owners have reported 5 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Coil Spring problems | |
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension problems |
The welded bracket rusted, and in April 2003, the left hand coil spring bracket failed. Also, in febuary 2004, the right hand coil spring bracket failed. The front of the vehicle jumped into the air, made noises, and a black object had flown off the right side of the vehicle. Read details...
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. Read details...
: 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. Read details...
1999 Mercedes Benz e300td faulty upper coil spring support design. My vehicle was parked in a grocery store parking lot when the left upper spring mount simply collapsed. The car dropped down and the coil spring fell off. It had to be towed to a repair facility as it was rendered inoperable. Read details...