1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, 13% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“Trnsmission failure. Also, repeated failure of windows and electric seats rear entry and brake lights, indicate serious problem with this car. Warranty covers the repairs, but the problems persist. I have never heard of a car having so many problems. What do you know about the 1998 320 clk? What can I do about this?”
NHTSA complaint #720630, filed 2000-03“Car started burning out light bulbs and horns, 25 incidents, from 02/15/1998 to 03/06/2002. Two dealers were unable to fix the problem. Lights included tail lights/ headlights/ fog lights/ side markers. I have seen other mb e320's in the dealers for same reason.”
NHTSA complaint #759770, filed 2002-03“This is the second time the turn signal switch has broken in 9 months. If you operate the switch on or off when the front wheels are not pointed straight ahead (e.g. A curved road), you can feel the poor operation of this switch. It needs to be redesigned.”
NHTSA complaint #705006, filed 1999-03Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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