Two problems related to structure have been reported for the 1996 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front spring perches must have been rusted at the welding seam. When I was driving at 35 mph I heard a big snap and the front of the car hit the ground at which point I lost steering control. The front perches must have dislodged and almost caused accident while I was driving. This is a vital part of the suspension/steering system and should be recalled. The dealership would not help out replacing this part. This is clearly a manufacturing issue and should be recalled. Luckily I was driving on a local road, or it could have caused an accident or death, at which point they would have had a lawsuit on their hands. I also had 2 additional passengers at the time of the occurrence. This event could have been prevented by a recall as I've also heard the same issues from other owners. The car is a Mercedes Benz 1996 E320 with 134,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz E320. The vehicle was at the dealer to have the bumper repainted due to a crash. The dealer noticed rust on the trunk of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 111,896 and current mileage was 116,772. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer stated there was rust on the vehicle in 3 placed. Updated 07/29/08.
| Structure problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems |