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TiresPart report

1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
185,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, 3% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 185,000 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.

“The contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz 320. The contact stated that the tread came off of the rear passenger side tire while driving 60 MPH. The contact nearly lost control of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The tire tread damaged the back of the vehicle and the passenger door. The estimated repair cost was $6000. The manufacturer advised the contact to mail the bridgestone insignia,tire size 225/60/r16 to them for a refund; however, the manufacturer responded via mail that they were not responsible for the damages to her vehicle. There were no injuries. The tire mileage was unavailable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10295668, filed 2009-12, 185,000 miles

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002218%
200116%
200016%
199813%
199412%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology