1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320, 7% of the 30 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.
“This incident occurred to my 1999 mercedes benz e320 sedan. The incident involves the failure of the right front spring perch failure. If it were not for an inspection related to routine maintenance, my mechanic was sure that a serious catastrophic failure would have occurred. From what I have been able to gleen from mercedes benz owner websites, this is a fairly common occurrence in these vehicles and yet mb has not ordered a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10152053, filed 2006-03“While driving on the express way at night at around 50 MPH; there was a loud bang and a sound of metal being thrown around under the car. The sound came from the passenger side of the car. Then after a loud thump there was no longer any noise. The car didn't feel the same after that. After pulling over and checking the passenger side, you could see that the car was very low to the ground, the wheels touched the top of the wheel well. The next morning after jacking the car up the spring was no longer in the car, and the entire upper assembly of the spring setup was completely torn off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535730, filed 2013-08Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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