1997 Mercedes Benz E Class problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (14) · Suspension:front (4) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mercedes Benz E Class model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
25 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical:anti-Theft Devices 2014-06-20 · LI68.05-P-059193 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Structure:body:trunk Lid 2005-04-05 · 885040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button. *tt
Electrical System 2004-10-01 · 5410117 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
consumer shutoff displayed in instrument cluster while driving. *tt
Air Bags 2000-12-14 · 612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mercedes-benz usa will conduct a recall campaign of certain vehicles to replace the left / right side impact airbag. *tt
Tires 1998-06-01 · PSIMBNA4020M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated information to reflect additon of approved tires. *yc
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.