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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
15%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320, 15% 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.

“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

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002218%
2001318%
2000212%
1999310%
1998615%
1997316%
199617%
199527%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320

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
Equipment
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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