Mercedes Benz 320 1997

Model 320 made in 1997 by Mercedes Benz got 31 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

320 year 1997

Consumer Complaints

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Model 1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL

	Vehicle involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which frontal driver's and passenger's and side air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
11/08/1999
	For no apparent reason the air bag on driver's side door deployed.vehicle was in drive, but the vehicle was not moving at the time. dealer was notified about the problem. please provide any further information. *ak
06/01/1998		1	05/10/1997
	Air bags did not deploy in a front end collision at 20 mph.
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW

	Vehicle involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which frontal driver's and passenger's and side air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
11/08/1999
	For no apparent reason the air bag on driver's side door deployed.vehicle was in drive, but the vehicle was not moving at the time. dealer was notified about the problem. please provide any further information. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01/30/2003		1
	Black electrical junction/harness box was found with a strong electrical smell of electricity burning through part of the box.ak. also the vehicle had an oil leak.jb *ts
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
09/17/1998			10/01/1996
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
12/30/1998			10/01/1996
	Mbz replaced transmission & electronic sending unit at which point i became afraid to drive the vehicle. i had had numerous electrical and electronic problems and it just seemed to be escalating. i turned the car in for voluntary repossession and paid a $15,000 penalty.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/30/2003		1
	Black electrical junction/harness box was found with a strong electrical smell of electricity burning through part of the box.ak. also the vehicle had an oil leak.jb *ts
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
02/01/1997		1	01/23/1997
	Air conditioner compressor failed. *yc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
04/28/1997			10/01/1996
	No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
09/17/1998			10/01/1996
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

	Visual systems: double pane window,rear windshield,rear view mirrors: blurred images,can't tell how many vehicles are coming up besides driver, distorted headlights. manufacturer doesn't see a problem ,but it can be a hazard. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/30/1998			10/01/1996
	Mbz replaced transmission & electronic sending unit at which point i became afraid to drive the vehicle. i had had numerous electrical and electronic problems and it just seemed to be escalating. i turned the car in for voluntary repossession and paid a $15,000 penalty.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
09/01/1996
	Car engine would begin vibrating severely and revving even after foot off the accelerator, revving would not stop until vehicle's turned off, problem in transmission.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/28/1997			10/01/1996
	No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
		1	12/06/1997
	Hatch door release failed.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
11/26/2006	190000	1	01/15/2002
	Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 mercedes 320. the contact's spring perch that holds the spring in for the front suspension well tip broke and came apart from the frame. the contact was driving 10 miles per hour. per the contact, it seemd to be a known problem by mercedes and a catastrophic failure. the contact was very concerned of the risk and danger involved while driving the vehicle. the contact stated that mercedes will repair some but not all of the same year, make and model mercedes. the contact is concerned that therewas no recall. the contactwas aware of the design flaw of the weld structural part of the frame which came apart.
SUSPENSION
04/03/2012
	4/3/2012 for 2 days rattle from left front end. had it checked at independent tire dealer. said strut bushing dry. lubed it. a few hours later nose intensified and spring and other pieces fell onto road as i was turning left into condo driveway. having it towed to dealer. had i been at speed and/or in traffic things could have turned out very bad. all 97 e320's should have this area inspected.
04/01/1997		5	03/31/1997
	Since purchase vehicle has been pulling to right. took to dealer 4- 5 times, did wheel alignment and changed tires. vehicle will not retain a wheel alignment, constantly pulls to right. *ak
09/13/1999
	When driving at 40 the vehicle is shaking and the rubber is pulling away from the tires on the vehicle. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
11/06/1996
	When driving at any speed vehicle pulls very hard to the right, cannot keep vehicle on the highway. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
09/13/2004		1
	The consumer stated the front coil springs were corroded. the consumer was concerned that the front end will collapse while driving. please provide additional information. *jb
VISIBILITY

	Visual systems: double pane window,rear windshield,rear view mirrors: blurred images,can't tell how many vehicles are coming up besides driver, distorted headlights. manufacturer doesn't see a problem ,but it can be a hazard. *ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

	Visual systems: double pane window,rear windshield,rear view mirrors: blurred images,can't tell how many vehicles are coming up besides driver, distorted headlights. manufacturer doesn't see a problem ,but it can be a hazard. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
		1
	Poor performance of windshiled causes lack of visibility through the windshiled when it rains.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
		1
	Design problem with windshield wiper; the single blade does not keep up with the heavy rain fall, causing continuous intermittent loss of road visibility. ak jb

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