1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 12%of 83 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,412miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320, 12% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,412 miles.
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.
“Front spring perch: this component is heavily corroded. It started to separate from the body work. Spring is noticibly bent and touching the struts which is causing grinding and vibration. Spring is very close to falling off which will cause the front end of the car to drop which I believe is very dangerous if the part fails while driving especially in the highway. Please have mercedes benz issue a recall regarding this matter. I would hate for people to lose their lives if it's something that could've been prevented.”
NHTSA complaint #10427963, filed 2011-09, 143,700 miles“The vehicle collapsed without any warning. The driver managed to get control of the vehicle. The driver checked the vehicle and noticed that the front suspension broke. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The vehicle was parked in the driveway, the consumer tried to drive the vehicle into the garage when the right front collapsed. The consumer was told this was due to rusting.”
NHTSA complaint #10040614, filed 2003-01, 98,000 miles“Dt: front wheel bearing on car exploded causing damage to hub and spindle also damaging brakes. This incident happened on the right passenger side and last year on the drivers side. The first incident happened at 50,000 and the second time happened at 60,000. It is a contained unit, so it can not be maintained as though you could just add lubrication. Service dealer was surprised at how this occurred at such low mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10121085, filed 2005-06, 50,000 miles“After turning into the parking lot of a repair shop, the front of the vehicle dropped to the ground. Further investigation by the repair shop found that the front spring perch had failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10268229, filed 2009-05, 115,000 miles“Funny noises from front end, then suspension dropped, disengaging from frame. The consumer stated the bracing that held the shock and spring failed. Updated 10/09/08. Upadted 03/01/10”
NHTSA complaint #10237596, filed 2008-08, 98,412 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151948Jul 19, 2018Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
- 10044180Aug 11, 2011Xentry: 'airmatic- service required' or 'elc- service required' in display- 'fc5151- b22/3 (rear axle sensor): signal implausible' stored.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 20% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 11% |
| 1999 | 10 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 19% |
| 1997 | 32 | 51% |
| 1996 | 19 | 42% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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