Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz E320

Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz E320. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension (seven problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz E320

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

One day I noticed that the front left tire seemed to be low. After several attempts of filling the tire, one day I decided to further investigate what is the cause of this issue (tire was fine). I quickly came to realize that my lower control arm was not only cracked but also bent out of shape.   Read details...

The Suspension problem

* left front substrate to which the coil spring perch mounts is badly rusted and the spring is about to come off under pressure of the cars weight, thereby endangering myself and the general public. The car was towed to feldmann imports, a mercedes-benz dealer at 4901 american blvd west,   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

1997 E320 4 doors sedan was driving down the stree on the hwy and a very loud noise scare me. Pull over over, then drive slowly to the gaz station and was told very bad news driver side front spring perch broke off and separate from the car   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz E320 model year vehicles:



E320 Service Bulletins
E320 Defect Investigations