1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 e320 right front upper coil spring mount almost completely rusted away from frame. This problem is frequent on this model and can cause a serious loss of vehicle control under a failure condition. The left coil spring cap is fine, as it is in most cases I've researched. - I found this problem…”
filed Oct 12, 2015
“Front spring perch: this component is heavily corroded. It started to separate from the body work. Spring is noticibly bent and touching the struts which is causing grinding and vibration. Spring is very close to falling off which will cause the front end of the car to drop which I believe is very…”
filed Sep 29, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 19, 2018
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% |
| 1998 E320 | 7 | 19% |
| 1997 E320 | 32 | 51% |
| 1996 E320 | 19 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.