MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

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1998 Mercedes Benz E Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:35:45.160Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 38 complaints 1994 1995: 21 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 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
1998: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
19920
19937
199438
199521
199616
199738
199824
199913
200034
200115
20028
200345
200415
20059
200610
20085

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

5 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 24 total reports mention: power train.

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TANSMISSION SLIPPING. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 19990730

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

2 of 24 total reports mention: suspension.

VISIBILITY

1 of 24 total reports mentions: visibility.

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SUNROOF FAILED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 19990730

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031217 — PE (closed 20040422)

ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercedes Benz E Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class?

The most-reported component is suspension:front:springs:coil springs, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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