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1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Seats 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 seats 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.

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008120%
199713%
1995210%

Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class

Suspension
20 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
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