1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
0 recalls — 31 complaints — 6 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 29, 2008
Incident date: Oct 27, 2008
I AM WRITING REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO MERCEDES BENZ E300 (W210 CHASSIS) FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE, ROUTE 90 ON MONDAY, MY SPRING PERCH FAILED, BROKE AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS LOST ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PERCH LET GO WITH A VERY LOUD BANG, THEN A PRONOUNCED BUMP (P... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 29, 2008
Incident date: Oct 27, 2008
I AM WRITING REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION INTO MERCEDES BENZ E300 (W210 CHASSIS) FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE, ROUTE 90 ON MONDAY, MY SPRING PERCH FAILED, BROKE AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS LOST ON THE HIGHWAY. THE PERCH LET GO WITH A VERY LOUD BANG, THEN A PRONOUNCED BUMP (P... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jun 2, 2007
Incident date: May 29, 2007
1998 MERCEDES BENZ E-320, SPEED <15 MPH HAD THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING EJECTED AND HOUSING COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE MAKING THE FRONT END DROP DOWN ONTO DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE IMPINGEMENT OF THE BODY ONTO THE TIRE AND WHEEL AND/OR THE SPRING ITSELF PRECLUDE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jul 13, 2006
THE MAIN SUSPENSION SPRING FROM MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OUT ON THE GARAGE FLOOR AND THE CAR CAME DOWN ON THE TIRE. TWO MINUTES BEFORE THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 60 MPH AND HAD IT OCCURRED TWO MINUTES EARLIER SOMEONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE POOR DESIGN BY MB CAUSED EXCESS RUST A... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 7, 2006
Incident date: Jun 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE FRONT END COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SPRING PERCH FRACTURED. THE SPRING PERCH WAS REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Mar 22, 2006
Incident date: Feb 14, 2006
CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOOSE INSIDE, RATTLING AND NOT EFFECTIVE. *JB
TIRES
Mar 3, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
TIRES OVERHEAT ON DRY PAVEMENT, CAUSING DECREASED TRACTION. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Jan 3, 2006
Incident date: Dec 15, 2005
1998 MERCEDES BENZ E300D 4 DOOR SEDAN. DRIVER SIDE SPRING PERCH IS RUSTED AND PEELING OFF DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THE WAY IT IS DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON MANY FORUMS AS WELL AS PREVIOUS HTTP://WWW.MERCEDESSHOP.COM/SHOPFORUM/SHOWTHREA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 13, 2005
Incident date: Sep 9, 2005
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, STAYS ON 1ST. GEAR (ROUGH RUN). TOOK TO AUTHORIZED MBZ REPAIR STATION, THEY RESET THE "COMPUTER" AND RUN APPROXIMATELY 450 MILES OK AND AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM. WENT BACK AND THEY FLUSHED THE TRANSMISSION AND RESET AGAIN "COMPUTER FAULTS", RUN AGAIN FOR 75 MILES AND ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Sep 2, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE SPRING/COIL UPPER TOWER PERCH HAS ALMOST COME COMPLETELY OFF. IF IT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL LOSE CONTROL. IT HAS COME LOOSE DUE TO RUST,WHICH IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. THESE CARS WILL RUST ON THE BODY PANELS AND ON THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PLEASE GET MER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 5, 2005
Incident date: Jun 22, 2005
WHEN THE ENGINE GETS HOT, IT STALLS . AFTER IT COOLS FOR SOME TIME, IT RE-STARTS. IT HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY (BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC). FOUND OUT FROM THE MERCEDEZ FORUM THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM DUE TO CRANSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. IT HAS HAPPENED TO NUMBER OF PEOPLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 17, 2005
DRIVING CAR AT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO DIRECT CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT GO TO A MB DEALER. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHERE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 17, 2005
DRIVING CAR AT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO DIRECT CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT GO TO A MB DEALER. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHERE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 17, 2005
DRIVING CAR AT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO DIRECT CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT GO TO A MB DEALER. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHERE
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 20, 2005
Incident date: May 17, 2005
DRIVING CAR AT 55 MILES PER HOUR WHEN HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, LOST POWER STEERING, WAS ABLE TO DIRECT CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD CAR TOWED TO SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED PROBLEM, SUGGESTING IT GO TO A MB DEALER. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER WHERE
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Feb 28, 2005
Incident date: Feb 26, 2005
THE GEAR MOVED ON ITS OWN WITH NO KEY. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK A CHILD ENTERED THE VEHICLE, MOVED THE GEAR FROM PARK TO NEUTRAL, AND VEHICLE ROLLED BACK, GOING THROUGH A FENCE AND STRIKING A TREE. THE CHILD SUSTAINED NO INJURIES.*AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 5, 2004
Incident date: Jul 27, 2004
THE CRANK SHAFT BALANCER DISINTEGRATED WITHOUT WARNING AT 40 MPH RESULTING IN PARTIAL ENGINE DESTRUCTION, OIL PAN, FAN BLADE, FAN SHROUD, IDLER PULLEY,ETC. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL MBZ DEALER AND REPAIRS COMPLETED IN AMOUNT OF $1584. MBZ AREA REPRESENTATIVE OFFERED 50% COMPENSATION. MERCEDES BENZ OF... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Nov 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 22, 2004
THE TOP SPRING MOUNT BROKE OFF THE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A CHECK UP, AND IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OTHER RIGHT SPRING NEEDED REPAIRS AS WELL. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. *AK THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. *SC *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 20, 2003
Incident date: Jul 2, 2003
FAILURE OF HARMONIC CRANKSHAFT BALANCER IN 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. *LA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 6, 2003
Incident date: Aug 6, 2003
1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED SEVERE CRACKS AROUND THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 12, 2003
Incident date: May 11, 2003
APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AFTER FIRST STARTING THE CAR FOR THE DAY AND DRIVING 5 OR 6 MILES ON RURAL ROADS, I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR 20 OR 30 SECONDS AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT ON TO THE MAIN HIGHWAY. AT FIRST THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE UNTIL I HAD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HALF WAY TO THE FLOOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 29, 1999
BRAKE SQUEAK IN REVERSE. YH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 29, 1999
A/C FAILED. YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Nov 29, 1999
STARTER RELAY FAILED. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
GAS TANK GAUGE NOT WORKING AT ALL. YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
PARKING LIGHT FAILED. YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Dec 22, 1998
TRANSMISSION--VALVE BODY, CLUTCH, CONTROL UNIT.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 8, 1999
Incident date: Dec 22, 1998
TRANSMISSION--VALVE BODY, CLUTCH, CONTROL UNIT.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED. NLM
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jul 30, 1999
SUNROOF FAILED. NLM
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
TANSMISSION SLIPPING. NLM
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 |
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
8210196
Jun 4, 2008
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE
885040
Apr 5, 2005
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID OPENS OR CLOSES TOO QUICKLY WHILE OPERATING WITH REMOTE TRUNK LID CONTROL BUTTON. *TT
5410117
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER SHUTOFF DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING. *TT
PSIMBNA4020M
Jun 1, 1998
190000 TIRES
UPDATED INFORMATION TO REFLECT ADDITON OF APPROVED TIRES. *YC
980420187-98
Apr 20, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ENGINE RATTLE NOISE.
MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS across all model years (1992–2006).
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Total Recalls
413
Total Complaints
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Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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