63 problems have been reported for the 1996 Mercedes Benz E320. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 1996 Mercedes Benz E320. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 20 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (13 problems).
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| Air Bag | |
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| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 1996 Mercedes Benz E320 in 1996.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz E320, the following table can be used to compare the 1996 Mercedes Benz E320 with the Mercedes Benz E320 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 1996 E320 is 63 while the average number of problems reported for the 14 model years of the Mercedes Benz E320 is 79.