Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz C320

Mercedes Benz C320 owners have reported 6 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 suspension (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz C320


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz C320

The Suspension problem

Suddenly started driving badly on the highway. It would swerve side to side after hitting a bump. The rear sits about two inches lower than the front. My trusty independent mechanic said I should check the rear subframe and refrain from driving the car.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

This has been ongoing for 3 years. I have a Mercedes Benz C320. I have had intermittent air conditioner and heater. My electronic keys have been intermitant. There is a squeaking sound from the suspension. I get malfunction messages when there is no malfunction.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The contact owns a 2002 mercedes C320. When driving over a pot hole or bump in the road at speeds of 20 mph and higher, the contact stated that he heard a loud "metal to metal" noise coming from the front of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

Beginning on 10/18/01 to present, this vehicle has been taken into the dealership 34 different times for the following reasons: (1) remote inop - 10/18/01; (2) remote inop - 11/14/01; (3) replaced remote - 12/3/01; (4) remote inop - 12/11/01; (5) replaced front pads & sensors - 12/26/02; (6)   Read details...




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