MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercedes Benz 320

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1998 Mercedes Benz 320
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:37.291Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz 320 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1994: 49 complaints 1994 1995: 29 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 39 complaints 1998 1999: 30 complaints 2000: 17 complaints 2000 2001: 17 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002
1998: 39 complaints
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YearComplaints
199449
199529
199614
199719
199839
199930
200017
200117
200211

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23%

23% of complaints: exterior lighting — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and flasher unit.

VISIBILITY 18%

18% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and sun/moon roof assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and tie rod assembly.

FIRE INJURY
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STEERING WHEEL ROD BROKE WHILE CHANGING LANE CAUSING A SEVERE INJURY TO DRIVERS RIGHT HAND.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990201

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE AN ESSENTIAL PART WAS MISSING. *AK THERE WAS LOW FLUID.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031030

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

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WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, STOPPING ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND FAILING IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. OWNER SAID SHE ALMOST WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR. DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT FUEL PUMP WAS THE CAUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020830

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz 320 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz 320 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.