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1996 Mercedes-Benz

E320

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L

Mercedes-Benz E320: best and worst years
1996 Mercedes-Benz E320 (photo 1 of 2)
1996 photoMrWalkrCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SUSPENSION33%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • AIR BAGS9%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%
  • STEERING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 57 total.

Mercedes-Benz E320: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.