Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension springs (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Springs problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Front Suspension problems |
Airmatic suspension dropped while driving on the highway. Red light warning flashed that vehicle was low. Tried to raise car but it would not raise. Car was very close to ground and would not raise. . Began looking up, if other same models as ours have this problem and they do. Read details...
Drove car fine all day on Saturday. Sunday am, put son and wife in car, started out drive way and car gave notice that car was too low. Walked around exterior of car and found that right front suspension mechanism had let air out itself and tire was well inside the wheel well. Read details...
The contact owns 2004 Mercedes Benz E500. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the warning light "brake failure and esp failure" were displayed and also indicated that the contact should drive onto the emergency lane. Read details...