Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Mercedes Benz 320

Problem Category Number of Problems
Dash Wiring problems
2
Wiring problems
1
Electrical System problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

The Dash Wiring problem

Mbz replaced transmission & electronic sending unit at which point I became afraid to drive the vehicle. I had had numerous electrical and electronic problems and it just seemed to be escalating. I turned the car in for voluntary repossession and paid a $15,000 penalty.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

"black electrical junction/harness box" was found with a strong electrical smell of electricity burning through part of the box. . Also the vehicle had an oil leak.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

A spark was seen on the lower right front of vehicle before car engine started on fire while owner was in car. Car burned completely. Owner escaped.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other Mercedes Benz 320 model year vehicles:



320 Service Bulletins
320 Safety Recalls
320 Defect Investigations