1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles.
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.
“I have had to replace the rear window regulator assemblies 4 times. Twice on the passenger rear & twice on the drivers side rear window. Key pieces like pulleys and the actual parts that support the weight of the glass, in these assemblies are made with cheap plastic components that break under normal use. Also the motors do not automatically shut off or stop when the window is all the way up or down, and can cause stress that is sufficient to break the plastic components and damage the device. The regulators are sold as one with the motor and can cost $165.00- $300.00.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10064034, filed 2004-03, 49,000 miles“The contact stated that on several occasions, when the rear passenger window was opened, there was a rattling sound, and a sound of glass breaking. After these incidences the window was very difficult to close, even though the window motor was still functioning. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where it was determined that the window regulator had failed, and was subsequently replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10161970, filed 2006-07, 62,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E Class
20 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 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.
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