https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mercedes-Benz E320. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:59 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2075595 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2075596 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2075597 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2074919 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT I purchased 4 brand new tires from Firestone. They said  tires has warranty and lifetime rotation as long as I own the car. I didn't receive any documentation about it or email shows my warranty.  My right rear tire exploded in middle of highway. It was so hard to pull over almost got into an accident. I put my spare tire and checked tire if it caused by screw or any object there was nothing wrong https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2073006 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the sunroof glass was manufactured in a year outside of the year stated in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made a https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2067299 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT There has not been an incident report, however, my brakes failed while driving and I pulled over. This is the fault the SBC System which has an Extended 25 year warranty. I brought it into Mercedes prior to complete failure, but they only replace the Pressure Reservoir. It must be returned to Mercedes for the SBC UNIT replacement. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2066727 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern, I took my 2004 Mercedes-Benz into the Stevens Creek location located in San Jose, CA 95129 to have the sliding roof bonding recall fixed on December 24, 2024. I have attached the repair invoice to this complaint. It has now been almost two full months and I am still being blocked from updating my vehicle registration because my vehicle needs to complete an Official Br https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2065370 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT SBC braking system stated as covered under 25 year/unlimited miles warranty. SBC system failed on 2/1/25. Vehicle towed to local dealer service facility on 2/3/25. Tow was authorized at no charge by MB Roadside Assistance at no charge plus $100.00 credit toward diagnostic. Was told by phone on 2/3/25 that upon confirmation that SBC did in fact fail, the SBC replacement would be performed at no cha https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2061391 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT i got abs warning on the dash board, anti lock brake warning, sbc warnings, brake shop warnings...messages, brake pedal travels to the floor,. not stopping the car at the least. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2044218 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT I inherited my dad's 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 when he passed away last year. He kept the car in pristine condition. About a month ago while driving it, I noticed a strong smell of gasoline in the cabin of the vehicle. The odor is strong just after filling the tank, and then it disappears at appox. 3 quarters of a tank. This issue has been physically challenging for me, making me dizzy and giving me https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2007603 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT MB USA is not honoring Recall 2005110001 for 25 years per NHTSA Bulletin. The Mercedes Benz Representative said that the recall is closed for a 2003 car, but which should not be closed until 2028 for my car. The Mercedes Benz Representative agreed that she does see the car matches the 2003-2006 E class with chassis of A336226 falling between A0- and A7- for the recall. The Mercedes Benz Represen https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-2007608 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the braking system became inoperable. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated after the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 2005110001. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1996189 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT Noticed strong smell of diesel fuel by left rear tire, in several days a leak was under left tire, had fuel tank sending unit gasket replaced, no visible leaks but fumes are still present 1 year after repair. When repair was made all related parts were cleaned of residential fuel. Want to know if MB has dealt with splits or cracks in fuel tanks. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1988861 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this issue. I know the seal is bad because the whole roof leaked a few years ago and fried all the electronic; e.g. lights, sunroof controls, trunk light controls, side door controls. I went to the dealership and they said they would not fix it because they could not open the sunroof to see the manufacturer https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1988862 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The sunroof has a recall due to the fact that it has a bad seal, which could fly off due to this issue. I know the seal is bad because the whole roof leaked a few years ago and fried all the electronic; e.g. lights, sunroof controls, trunk light controls, side door controls. I went to the dealership and they said they would not fix it because they could not open the sunroof to see the manufacturer https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1985563 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The driver's side mirror auto-dim function failed (as theorized by simple research where others have this issue) December 2023 and leaked a liquid behind the glass causing blurriness, double vision, and extremely dim reflection. This makes it difficult to safely judge other traffic using the mirror and seems very dangerous while driving. It also seems to present a risk of misjudging any other obje https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1961857 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated she had trapped her finger in the https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1955961 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights, electrical essemblys , interior damage to seats , dash board and flooring. Including the trunk seal is also deteriorated and causing the battery to stop working and has made my car non drivable. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1955962 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights, electrical essemblys , interior damage to seats , dash board and flooring. Including the trunk seal is also deteriorated and causing the battery to stop working and has made my car non drivable. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1955963 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT The glue around front windshield has deteriorated and has caused major damage to my interior lights, electrical essemblys , interior damage to seats , dash board and flooring. Including the trunk seal is also deteriorated and causing the battery to stop working and has made my car non drivable. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1953044 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Mercedes Benz has a KNOWN safety problem with this model and has not put it under recall yet and it needs to be. The wire casing in the wiring harness for the headlights crumbles and leaves exposed wires that touch, short, and draw causing dim headlights. Due to being cited for dim headlights the night before, I called MBUSA on December 27 2023 and they initially REFUSED to take a case from me. https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1950927 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the thin key out of the key fob and manually open the truck with the keyed lock. Neither method works. There is absolutely no way to open the trunk otherwise (i.e. inside button or lever). When the key fob button and the thin key do not work there is absolutely no way to open the truck. There is no way https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1950928 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the thin key out of the key fob and manually open the truck with the keyed lock. Neither method works. There is absolutely no way to open the trunk otherwise (i.e. inside button or lever). When the key fob button and the thin key do not work there is absolutely no way to open the truck. There is no way https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1950929 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The TRUNK will not open. It is supposed to open by pressing the button on the key fob or taking the thin key out of the key fob and manually open the truck with the keyed lock. Neither method works. There is absolutely no way to open the trunk otherwise (i.e. inside button or lever). When the key fob button and the thin key do not work there is absolutely no way to open the truck. There is no way https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1948862 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that the headliner had detached from the sunroof causing rainwater to enter the interior of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was documented as completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the r https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1948447 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed turbo valve and a failed exhaust system. The contact was informed that the turbo valve and the exhaust system needed to be repla https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1948448 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment and white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed turbo valve and a failed exhaust system. The contact was informed that the turbo valve and the exhaust system needed to be repla https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1943376 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT A warning in Red came up on the dashboard which said something like "catastrophic break failure" ..I was going slow about to stop at the Red light and the brakes did not work and I hit a mini van https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1942720 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT * Left front substrate to which the Coil Spring Perch mounts is badly rusted and the spring is about to come off under pressure of the cars weight, thereby endangering myself and the general public. The car was towed to Feldmann Imports, a Mercedes-Benz dealer at 4901 American Blvd west, Bloomington , MN 55437 (952) -641-7908 and can be inspected there. * If the spring perch loosens any furth https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320 https://plaincars.com/make/mercedes-benz-e320#complaint-1942721 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT * Left front substrate to which the Coil Spring Perch mounts is badly rusted and the spring is about to come off under pressure of the cars weight, thereby endangering myself and the general public. The car was towed to Feldmann Imports, a Mercedes-Benz dealer at 4901 American Blvd west, Bloomington , MN 55437 (952) -641-7908 and can be inspected there. * If the spring perch loosens any furth