Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 420. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension shock absorber (one problem).
The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes Benz 420. The contact stated that the front coil spring was cracked. The failure was noticed during a routine oil change at the dealer. The dealer stated that no recalls were available. Read details...
I am a victim of a dangerous safety design flaw in my 1997 Mercedes Benz e420. Last week, my wife was driving the car in a straight line on a local street near our home, when the passenger side coil spring flew out of the car, resulting in her completely losing control of the vehicle. Read details...
1997 mercedes e420 driver's side coil spring perch failure. Read details...