1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 electrical system problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle was parked in front of store allowing a 93 year old lady to go shopping,as I was parked there I was sideswiped, I immediately took it to the auto shop to have it repaired, after doing this I discovered that the key can't start the car because the ignition is jammed or key will not turn…”
filed Jun 20, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the starter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…”
filed Apr 25, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 10, 2020Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI54.65-P-072065 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 9, 2020AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI32.22-P-071495 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 20, 2020
Electrical System problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 E320 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 E320 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 E320 | 21 | 10% |
| 2002 E320 | 4 | 17% |
| 2001 E320 | 13 | 34% |
| 2000 E320 | 8 | 18% |
| 1999 E320 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 E320 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 E320 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 E320 | 89 | 93% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.