Question 1

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA has issued no recalls on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class as of today. New recalls can be added any time after a defect surfaces, so the count on this page reflects the latest NHTSA data.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — into the try.vin VIN check. The results will show exactly which of these 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class recalls apply to your specific vehicle and whether each has already been repaired.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mercedes Benz is required under federal law to repair any open recall on the 1998 E Class at no cost — regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer. Repairs must be performed at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

Question 4

Does a recall on the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class, run the VIN through try.vin to confirm every open recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class?

Accepted Answer

24 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

1998 Mercedes Benz E Class Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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