MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz E Class

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1997 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:47.589Z

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 E Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 24 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 15 complaints 2002: 8 complaints 2002 2003: 45 complaints 2004: 15 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 10 complaints 2006 2008: 5 complaints 2008
1997: 38 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SUSPENSION 37%

37% of complaints: suspension — 14 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 5%

5% of complaints: visibility — 2 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 5%

5% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

I TOOK MY CAR INTO GET THE SUSPENSION FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SPRING PERCH THAT ATTACHED THE SPRING TO THE CAR HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. LUCKILY I FOUND IT BEFORE I HAD A BAD ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131218

I WAS COMING OFF WEST RT 46. I CAME TO A STOP SIGN,MADE A RIGHT AND AS I WAS DRIVING HEARD A THUMP NOISE....THEN AS I DROVE A SQUEAKING NOISE AND I PULLED OVER,LOOKED AT THE CAR ,AROUND IT AND UNDER IT AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120727

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20000602 — RQ (closed 20010720)

INADVERTENT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYMEN

R 20010202 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAG MODULES. AT THE SAME TIME, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SIDE AIR BAG MODULE WIRING WITHIN THE DOORS AND REPLA

Campaign 00V388000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V388000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz E Class 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 1997 Mercedes Benz E Class?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:coil springs, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.