Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz E300

Mercedes Benz E300 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 front suspension coil spring (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz E300


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mercedes Benz E300

The Suspension problem

The front driver side coil spring ejected out while driving, causing the front of the car to dive down on the driver side. I do have the parts that came out. Luckily I had just got off of the freeway and was only going around 10 mph when it happened and no one was hurt.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

The front right coil spring perch failed due to rust which caused the suspension to drop to the ground on that side. The coil spring fell out and rolled down the street. I had the car towed to a welder and fixed the perch.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

My front left control arm sheared off just after pulling off the highway. Luckily, I was parking the vehicle when it ripped off. I was travelling at 65 mph minutes before complete failure. The steering did feel strange on the highway before.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

The contact owns a 1995 mercedes-benz E300 diesel. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel wobbled and a squeaky noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame holding the suspension shock on the driver side was fractured and needed   Read details...




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