1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front end of the vehicle suddenly shook and vibrated before collapsing. During the incident, the front driver side suspension spring separated from the vehicle and caused a puncture to the fuel tank. The vehicle…”
filed Jul 16, 2018
“Spring perch snapped and spring shot out on front passenger side while wife and children were in the car. Thank god they were less the 200 feet from the house and only traveling about 5 mph. *tr”
filed Jul 21, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other E320 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E320 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 E320 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 E320 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 E320 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 E320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 E320 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 E320 | 5 | 11% |
| 1999 E320 | 10 | 12% |
| 1998 E320 | 7 | 19% |
| 1997 E320 | 32 | 51% |
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.