Table 1 shows eight common exterior lighting related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the fog lights (one problem).
Head lamp covers on the mercedes "e" class turn from clear to a fogy translucent over time. Once the head light lens turns translucent the head light beam is no longer able to transmit light as far down the road as the original manufactures specification. Read details...
Car started burning out light bulbs and horns, 25 incidents, from 02/15/1998 to 03/06/2002. Two dealers were unable to fix the problem. Lights included tail lights/ headlights/ fog lights/ side markers. I have seen other mb e320's in the dealers for same reason. Read details...
This is the second time the turn signal switch has broken in 9 months. If you operate the switch on or off when the front wheels are not pointed straight ahead (e. G. A curved road), you can feel the poor operation of this switch. It needs to be redesigned. Read details...