1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 3% of the 38 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.
“Engine stalled while driving. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Timing chain had broken, engine needed to be replaced. Consumer states that the steering and brakes were lost when the timing chain broke.”
NHTSA complaint #8012522, filed 2002-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 20% |
| 2000 | 7 | 21% |
| 1998 | 4 | 17% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 19% |
| 1995 | 5 | 24% |
| 1994 | 6 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class
20 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class
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