1997 Mercedes-Benz 320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Visual systems: double pane window,rear windshield,rear view mirrors: blurred images,can't tell how many vehicles are coming up besides driver, distorted headlights. Manufacturer doesn't see a problem ,but it can be a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #810605, filed 1997-04“Design problem with windshield wiper; the single blade does not keep up with the heavy rain fall, causing continuous intermittent loss of road visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #817784, filed 1997-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz 320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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