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Exterior lightingPart report

1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 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 exterior lighting of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005111%
200324%
2001213%
200026%
199814%
199713%

Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E Class

Suspension
7 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 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