Mercedes Benz E320 owners have reported 88 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension coil spring (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm Read details...
1999 E320 right front upper coil spring mount almost completely rusted away from frame. This problem is frequent on this model and can cause a serious loss of vehicle control under a failure condition. The left coil spring cap is fine, as it is in most cases I've researched. Read details...
2001 Mercedes Benz E320. Front spring perch surrounding perch structure is rusting through underneath the factory undercoating. We have a 2" rust through right next to the spring perch. Surround perimteter of around 5" radius show extensive rust of various degree. Read details...
While making a left turn on a major street I heard a loud pop and pulled over to see if I ran over something, but nothing was in the road. When I started the car and began driving I noticed the suspension was making noises. Read details...
When traveling over bumpy roads there is a large thumping and crashing noise from the rear end of the car and occasionally from the middle of the car. Taken to dealers twice and explained in detail what is happening. Read details...