1999 Mercedes-Benz E Class Suspension Problems

“I own a 1999 mercedes benz e55 amg (w210). After parking the car while grocery shopping, I returned and found the front of the vehicle much lower than normal. Upon further inspection, the driver's side front coil spring and two other parts were found lying under the vehicle. I moved the vehicle slightly to look for additional broken parts and was able to drive home at 15 MPH, making only very minor turns (for approximately 1/4 mile). …”

“While driving car on a local excursion of approximately 30 miles, I noticed that the steering wheel no longer lined up strait. Toward the end of the trip, I noted what seemed like steering irregularities, then a rubbing/ whining noise coming from the front left. After arriving home after dark, I could smell hot rubber. Also the left front tire was hot to the touch. The next morning, I removed my front left tire to inspect the area. I found the end of the lower control arm cracked open from the bottom and bent upward. …”

“Purchased a used 1999 mercedes benz e300 turbo diesel end of feb 2006 with 92,494 miles from a jaguar/land rover dealer. Traded in a 1985 mercedes benz 300 turbo diesel. Brought car to the mechanic that does all my work to have all fluids changed and the car checked. Mechanic called to recommend I not drive the car until the left front spring cap was replaced. I visited the mechanic and viewed the left front spring cap. …”

“On april 27, 2008 my car's front left side spring failed when driving back home at a speed of 30 MPH. If I had been driving on the freeway, I may have lost control and got into an accident. When the perch ripped off, it sounds like my wheel came off. The steering was jammed and I pulled over to the shoulder and found the spring on the pavement. On may 3, 2008 I drove to nearest auto shop which is about 2 miles away and paid $80 for an initial check up and they found out that they couldn't fix it. The spring perch rusted away and broke. …”

“On april 27 2008 my car's front left side spring perch failed when driving home at a speed of 30mph. If I had been driving on the freeway, I may have lost control and got into an accident. When the perch ripped off, it sounded like my wheel came off. The steering was jammed and I pulled over to the shoulder and found the spring on the pavement. It happened when I was driving back home. On may 3, I drove to the nearest auto shop which is about 2 miles away and paid $80 for an initial check up and they found out that they couldn't fix it. The spring perch rusted away and broke. …”