Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension coil spring (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension Coil Spring problems
5
Front Suspension problems
2

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

The Front Suspension Coil Spring problem

1998 Mercedes Benz e-320, speed <15 mph had the front drivers side coil spring ejected and housing completely separated from the vehicle making the front end drop down onto driver's side front tire without warning.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

I am writing regarding an investigation into Mercedes Benz e300 (w210 chassis) failures. While driving on the massachusetts turnpike, route 90 on Monday, my spring perch failed, broke away from the vehicle and was lost on the highway.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Mercedes Benz E Class model year vehicles:



E Class Service Bulletins
E Class Safety Recalls
E Class Defect Investigations