What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
E-Class suspension issues
The front suspension rattles too much on the sharper pot holes, manhole covers, etc. My 940 Volvo seems better set.
Did this series of E Class suffer problems and would I expect an improvement from replacing dampers-bushes or both? My garage says the shocks seem AOK but after the 940 this suspension seems jittery.
Did this series of E Class suffer problems and would I expect an improvement from replacing dampers-bushes or both? My garage says the shocks seem AOK but after the 940 this suspension seems jittery.
Asked on 5 August 2011 by GEOFF JONES
Answered by
Honest John
The front suspension spring perches are prone to rust and breaking off.
Tags:
suspension
technical issues
Looking for a garage you can trust? Honest John's Good Garage Guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus how-to guides and tips on servicing.
The Good Garage GuideSimilar questions
My 54 plate E270 has had a noise from the front offside when going over bumps ever since purchase 11 months ago.
The Mercedes-Benz main dealer has heard the noise but after three visits cannot find the...
At 52,000 miles and after replacing the front springs following breakage I noticed a thump when crossing speed bumps.
The Mecedes-Benz dealership who carried out the work said it was a worn out tie rod...
What causes rear suspension air bags to explode? One blew out on our 2006 E-Class Mercedes-Benz before we replaced both rear shocks, and 12 months later it has happened again.
Related models
Excellent range of refined engines. Comfortable long distance car. Superb ride quality. Models from 2006 are much improved and more reliable.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
