2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I'm lucky to be alive! I purchased this car in 2005 and ever since I purchased my 2003 merc. Benz e320, it's been a crazy ride! Here's a list of different issues that happened to me over the course of me owning this vehicle, which unfortunately I still do. I was driving with my little girl in tow…”
filed Sep 10, 2014
“Left coil spring broke while I was driving, and the car veered abruptly to the left approximately 3 feet. The car should've been towed, but I was so close to mitch carrs's that I drove it very slowly to them. *tr”
filed Jul 24, 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% |
| 2002 E320 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 E320 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 E320 | 5 | 11% |
| 1999 E320 | 10 | 12% |
| 1998 E320 | 7 | 19% |
| 1997 E320 | 32 | 51% |
| 1996 E320 | 19 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.