1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since the vehicle was purchased in 1997, we have encountered severe window hazing during raining condition. Numerous remedies by mercedes benz have not worked nor has th NHTSA replied to numerous letters. This is an apparent nationwide problem with mercedes creating severe visability problems in rainey weather. Potential for serous injury is major due to inability to properly see the road. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #721445, filed 2000-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 9% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320
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 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
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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