1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320, 11% of the 37 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.
“This silver mercedes (not sure the year) car has been parked in front of my house for over two weeks, no signs of it being moved at all. 16329 chatsworth street doors are unlocked and I have not seen any neighbors paying attention to this vehicle, first time I have seen it ever be parked here. Possible stolen car and just left there, please check on vehicle and have it towed away.”
NHTSA complaint #11122441, filed 2018-08“More cars with same problem: I found a forum on line where additional mercedes owners have had the same scary incident. Here is the forum location: mbworld. Orgforums I ran a search on harmonic balancers and found some interesting comments. In addtion, it is my understanding that the manufacture of the balancer makes these for several makes and models. - scary dt”
NHTSA complaint #768553, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E320
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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