1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300, 25% of the 8 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.
“While driving on highway, gears shifted back and forth between two gears; acceleration at 25-50 MPH. Took vehicle to dealer. On several occasions vehicle would hesitate at 40 MPH and vehicle is bucking, dealer replaced resonance flap, and fuel injection pump, problem still exists, consumer also complains of poor fuel efficiency.”
NHTSA complaint #8000665, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Sep 22, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- 10164811Aug 5, 2019Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300
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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