Fuel systemPart report
1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 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 fuel system of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10167553Jul 1, 2013Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load…
- 10029105Apr 2, 2009Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 50% |
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2007 | 4 | 24% |
| 2006 | 9 | 22% |
| 2005 | 122 | 53% |
| 2004 | 117 | 58% |
| 2003 | 88 | 41% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 8% |
| 1994 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320
Suspension
32 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
32 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320
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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