Mercedes-Benz E320 problems by year
1,118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 16 Mercedes-Benz E320 model years. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 3 | — | |
| 2008 | 10 | 3 | — | |
| 2007 | 17 | 4 | — | |
| 2006 | 41 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2005 Most complained | 231 | 3 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2004 Most complained | 203 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2003 Most complained | 214 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 38 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 2000 | 44 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1999 | 83 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 | 37 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 | 63 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 1996 | 45 | 0 | Suspension | |
| 1995 | 96 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1994 | 11 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mercedes-Benz.