1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Fuel system 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 fuel system 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.
“My car is presently in the shop for the third time with a major fuel leak. Each time has been for a different leak. The repairs have not been done by a mercedes however replacement part have been purchase from mercedes and my repairer has been told that diesel leaks are not uncommon in these models. This is my third mercedes diesel and this is the first time I have ever had this problem. Certainly this seems to be to be a fire hazard. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770199, filed 2002-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 20% |
| 2006 | 6 | 60% |
| 2005 | 5 | 56% |
| 2004 | 5 | 33% |
| 2003 | 11 | 24% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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