Five problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The air strut suspension has failed on left and right front.
I have problem with front suspencion on floor.
Left coil spring broke while I was driving, and the car veered abruptly to the left approximately 3 feet. The car should've been towed, but I was so close to mitch carrs's that I drove it very slowly to them.
While pulling into a parking space the front rt. Side suspension began to sink. I got out of the car to take a look and noticed the airbag suspension had completely collapsed. I tried pressing a few buttons to raise the suspension and nothing. The collapse of the airbag suspension was instantaneous and with brief notice.
My 2003 mercedes E320 had less than 40,000 miles when the the transmission and struts started to present problems. The dealer was able to make repairs under warranty. Now at 78,000 miles, I'm being told that I need to replace the parking prawns due a leak in the back of the transmission. The bushing on the left side also needs to be replaced. I just had a bushing replaced about 6 months ago, which was a bit pricey. When they replaced one of the bushings under warranty a few years ago, they should have replaced all of them. I have encountered numerous with this car. I purchased it with only 37 miles on it in September 2003, but replacement of a number of parts while under warranty now leads me to believe that this car was a lemon from the beginning. Is it normal to have the air pump replaced at 73,000 miles? again, that was a pricey repair -- $1100. 00.