MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercedes Benz E300

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1997 Mercedes Benz E300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:46:30.870Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz E300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2009: 2 complaints 2009
1997: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19956
19961
19978
19989
199913
20012
20021
20092

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35MPH A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060504

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

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PROBLEMS WITH MERCEDES-BENZ E300 DIESEL.*MR THE CONSUMER HAS HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE HESITATING AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND HAS SPENT APPROX $3800.00 IN REPAIRS FOR DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040728

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, GEARS SHIFTED BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN TWO GEARS; ACCELERATION AT 25-50 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011212

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070419 — PE (closed 20070809)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING EJECTION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mercedes Benz E300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 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 E300?

The most-reported component is suspension:front, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercedes Benz E300 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.