1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, 10% of the 39 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While applying brakes to park pedal went to the floor, causing loss of brakes momentarily. Vehicle taken to dealer for diagnostic testing, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Currently, vehicle is at an independent repair shop to be diagnosed again.”
NHTSA complaint #865774, filed 2000-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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