1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 mercedes benz 320. The contact stated that the tread came off of the rear passenger side tire while driving 60 mph. The contact nearly lost control of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The tire tread damaged the back of the vehicle and the passenger door. The…”
“Driving down road in 1998 mercedez e320, just exited nj turnpike at exit 2, heard loud noise car veered to left and large spring dropped out from engine compartment. *tr”
“Head lamp covers on the mercedes "e" class turn from clear to a fogy translucent over time. Once the head light lens turns translucent the head light beam is no longer able to transmit light as far down the road as the original manufactures specification. The head lamp is also no longer capable of…”
“Head lamp covers on the mercedes "e" class turn from clear to a fogy translucent over time. Once the head light lens turns translucent the head light beam is no longer able to transmit light as far down the road as the original manufactures specification. The head lamp is also no longer capable of…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling on the interstate, the vehicle pulled to the left side and swerved. The vehicle almost hit an 18 wheeler. Once control of the vehicle was regained, it was immediately taken to the nearest independent repair shop. The shop determined that a spring must have…”
“Dt: consumer complained about problems with 1998 mercedes benz. The shock housing came apart from the chassis. The chassis collapsed on the driver's side and was sitting on top of the wheel. There was no suspension on the front end. Consumer had the car towed to a repair shop. The mechanic told…”
“Engine constantly looses oil, potential to lock engine.*ak”
“The vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance and the mechanic noticed that power steering needed to be replaced because an essential part was missing. *ak there was low fluid. Further examination revealed that the power steering cylinder leaked into the boot. *sc *jb”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.