Mercedes Benz E500 owners have reported 54 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (37 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's strut failure (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2005 E500 Mercedes Benz,after full tank of gas I filled. I noticed very strong gas inside my car and outside. It can catch on fired. Cause cancer and lung issues. Read details...
The suspension , namely the airmatic struts fail on the E500 . Mercedes has know about this for years. I had an s500 that had the same problem. This needs to be check into, while driving the car will bottom out , tires on the frame. The aromatic struts fail and make car un drivable. Read details...
Airmatic suspension leak caused call to pull to one side. Could have pulled me left of center, luckily, on a side street at failure point. No warning at all. Car depicted "stop, vehicle too low" as warning in dash after the failure. Car required towing. Vehicle has 61000 miles on it. Read details...
Suffocating oil smell inside and outside automobile. Pregnant wife became nauseous and had to open all windows and sunroof. Passenger front suspension has liquid splattering on underneath of engine hood. Suspension makes extreme loud knocking sound when going up hill or over a bump. 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...