How many problems does the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class have?

The 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class currently has 535 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class?

The most common problems reported for the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Problems

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

160 complaints

I was driving my car and the inside started to smell like gasoline, and after that I noticed it was leaking from outside, and when I started to investigate, it started to come from it looked like my fuel pump on the drivers side, fuel started to leak out the fuel pump or fuel tank and leaking to the outside to the rear left side of the car

Nov 09, 2024

PZEV fuel tank leaks at top but is not repairable. Replacement requires complete tank replacment which is not economically feasilble. This forces owners to continue to operate vehicle with fuel leakage since repair of the tank is not possible. In older models a simple gasket change would resolve such leaks, in the PZEV tank leaks can not be repaired and thus are left uncorrected. Many of these vehicles are now owned by minority owners who are unable to pay $5000 to repair a defective design. MB refuses to support owners.

Mar 19, 2023

I recently started smelling gas in my car after refueling. I was told by my mechanic that Mercedes was replacing fuel pumps and fuel tanks free of charge . Mercedes Benz customer care has advised this isn't so. This is an expensive repair and I am hoping Mercedes Benz can cover the cost of this repair and if not, offer substantial assistance.

Dec 14, 2022

In June 2017, I received a letter from Mercedes-Benz of America informing me that the warranty of the fuel system in my vehicle is extended to 15 years. In that same year, I had my whole fuel tank replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer in San Jose, California due to strong smell of fuel by the rear wheel well on the driver side of the car. The repair was fully cover by MB-America under this extended warranty. On November 3, 2022, I experienced the same fuel smell from the same place of the car (i.e., driver side rear wheel well) and was told that the repair will not be cover at all, even though the fuel system in my car is only 5 years old. I am writing to suggest that you impose a 15 years warranty on the fuel leak replacement parts. MB needs to stand behind their product if it was their OEM parts and done by their authorized dealer. In my case the new fuel smell was due to a cracked Fuel Pump Assembly (Part # 211 470 60 94) which was found in the brand new fuel tank installed in my car in 2017. My car is now repaired at a local shop at a fraction of the cost that MB-San Jose would have charged me. My hope is for you to help future similar customers who will experience similar issue avoiding this unjust expense. Thank you very much, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Nov 11, 2022

THE CAR WOULD NOT START AS THE FUEL PUMP WAS FAULTY AND IS PART OF THE TANK DESIGN. MBZ KNEW OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY REPAIRED OR REPLACED SOME OF THE CARS BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED TILL THE PROBLEM. IT COST ME UNDER $3,800 TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE GAS TANK EVEN THOUGH THEY REPAIRED A LOT OF CARS. MY REPAIR WAS FINISHED ON 05/14/18. I PAID $3,409.33 FOR THE REPAIR AND I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED FOR IT. I FILED A COMPLAINT BACK IN 05/31/2018 UNDER THE COMPLAINT NUMBER [XXX]. I NEED HELP TO GET MY MONEY BACK. THIS WAS A BAD DESIGN ON THEIR PART. THANK YOU, [XXX] THE CAR WOULD NOT START FUEL PUMP FAULTY AND IS PART OF GAS TANK BAD DESIGN COST ME CLOSE TO $3800, SOME PAID BY MBZ. MBZ REPLACED 2009 GAS TANKS FOR FREE UNDER WARRENTY BUT WOULD NOT DO MINE. THIS IS A BAD DESIGN THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME ABOUT IT SO I WOULD NOT BUY THE CAR. IT IS STUPID TO HAVE TO REAPLCE GAS TANK IN ORDER TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP IN 2012 I HAD GAS LEAKAGE FROM THE SAME AREA AND I PAID TO FIX IT THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME THIS WOULD BE A PROBLEM. INSTEAD THEY KEP SILENT WHEN I TAKE MY CAR FOR SERVICE THEY ALWAYS LIST OF THINGS TO DO SO I CAN SPEND MORE MONEY AT THE DEALERSHIP WHY THE [XXX]NO BODY BOTHERED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT IT WOULD COST ME A LOT OF MONEYTO FIX . THIS CAR HAS COST OVER $60,000 TO BUY AND I DID NOT PAY THAT KIND OF MONEY FOR A CAR TO LAST ME ONLY 12 YEARS. MBZS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST 30 YEARS OR MORE SO IFEEL CHEATED BIG TIME I THINK THEY ARE HIDING THIS BECAUSE THEY WILL GET SUED BIG TIME AND I HOPE THEY DO BOTHE THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MBZ COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP IS MERCEDES BENZ OF VALENCIA IN VALENCIA, CA 91355. PHONE NUMBER 661-753-5555. I HAVE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FRO ALL THE COST, THE 3 WEEKS WITHOUT A CAR AND FRO THE PAIN AND SUFFERING THEY HAVE CAUSED ME AND SO IT WILL BE A LESSON TO MBZ AND THEIR DEALERS NOT TO PRATICE THIS FRAUD. I AM AVAILABLE FOR AN INTERVIEW OR MORE INFORMATION AS NEEDED. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Aug 19, 2022

+ 155 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

104 complaints

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, she started to smell an abnormal fuel odor from the rear driver’s side seat. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel level sending unit and the seals and gaskets to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to continue driving the vehicle due to odor. The contact towed the vehicle to another local dealer, Mercedes-Benz of Myrtle Beach (936 Jason Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, (843) 848-6800) where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel line and all the seals and gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Jun 16, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FUEL FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALTER'S MERCEDES-BENZ OF RIVERSIDE (951-441-6182, LOCATED AT 3213 ADAMS ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP LEAKED FUEL. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SUPPORTED THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 151,877.

Nov 05, 2019

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE12001. *TR

Apr 22, 2015

AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK AND PARKING CAR IN GARAGE, A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FILLED THE GARAGE AND HOUSE. HAD TO REMOVE CAR FROM GARAGE. THIS HAPPENS IF I FILL THE TANK. I DO NOT OVERFILL. IF I DON'T FILL THE TANK I DON'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR AROUND 50 MILES THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *TR

Jan 08, 2015

VERY STRONG GASOLINE ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AUTOMOBILE, STRONGEST AFTER REFUELING. *TR

Dec 22, 2014

+ 99 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES

50 complaints

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle would not stop when depressing the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated, however, the contact stated the entire instrument panel was illuminated in red. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle's brake line, brakes, and rotors were replaced. The contact stated the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The contact referenced the manufacturer recall 2005110001 Sensotronic Brake Control as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Mar 21, 2024

February 22, 2022 I was driving from Memphis, TN to Flower Mound,TX. It was raining really bad and once I got to Texas on University Ave. My brakes went completely out. I had to shut the car off to stop. Shortly after I heard about a recall involving this same matter but it was for 2006 Mercedes SUV. However after reading the recall the same thing happened to me E350. I had to pay over $2000 on this repair. I feel I am entitled to be refunded. I also had to get the car towed home. I have tow record and repair record. And you should be able to research the weather on that date from Memphis to Texas. Please give me a response at [XXX] or email me at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Aug 22, 2022

Brake failure at 40 mph. RED CAUTION light on : "STOP Reduced braking power Depress brake pedal fully"

Jul 20, 2022

Vehicle had a blow out on highway. Pull onto right shoulder doing about 60mph. Pressed the brakes and would not stop. Kept pressing brake and pumping the brakes and would not stop. was going around 50mph on the shoulder. After 15 seconds of pressing the brakes, car decided to brake. Checked brake lines, brake fluid and everything was correct and not leaking and drove the car back home slowly with spare on. ESP and ABS error came on. No other warning came on.

May 21, 2021

BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. REDUCED BRAKING MESSAGE , ESP MESSAGE, AND 'STOP' ON SPEEDOMETER!

Oct 06, 2020

+ 45 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

25 complaints

Certain Mercedes-Benz models 2005- 2007 M272 V6 and M273 V8’s have faced or are facing issues regarding the balance sprocket in which drives the camshaft and crankshaft of the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz had made a decision to make certain engine components out of soft metals, when such metals are not adequate in handling the stress of the engine. In particular, in many cases, the balance sprocket was made with inadequate materials and gradually deteriorated to the point in which it could not engage the timing chain and cause camshaft-crankshaft misalignment. I personally did not experience such failure yet but it is more of a concern as this is a common issue , the repair is quite substantial and the failure can damage the engine even more

Dec 30, 2023

Engine codes P0016 and P0017 reads cam shaft and crank shaft correlation it is everywhere on the internet and on the Mercedes Benz Forum.This is a know problem that Mercedes has ignored. its on all 2004 thru 2008 vehicles with the 3.5 engine. Calls for a balancer shaft replacement. This should definitely be a recall issue.The industry knows that is was poorly manufactured part. Your help with rectifying this issue would greatly help the and restore the reputation of Mercedes and restore faith in Mercedes Benz owners. My vehicle is a 2006 E350 4 Matic with only 113,634 miles

Oct 31, 2023

Driving the vehicle on several occasions on Interstate 66 and the vehicle spontaneously went into limp mode. Now we find out it's a balance shaft issue and is a known problem from Mercedes in the M272 engines for our 2006 E350 4-matic. They evidently used balance shafts with materials that were too soft, resulting in premature wearing of the balance shafts with all of the M272 engines produced during this time having the problem. There was a previous class action lawsuit, which Mercedes settled, however, the consumers were not adequately notified and no recall was ever issued for the cars. Now we have 2nd or 3rd owners having these problems that didn't get a notice and have no idea there is a huge expensive and dangerous problem with their vehicle. On I-66 traffic moves at 70 mph (regular lanes) or 75 mph (express lanes). Having the vehicle spontaneously go into limp mode because of this engine issue is dangerous and could have caused a fatal accident on multiple occasions for us. Mercedes should be recalling all of these engines and fixing them properly before someone gets injured or killed. When I spoke with Mercedes, they said because I was not involved in the class action suit at that time, they were not willing to fix the car or pay for any portion of the repair, which they quoted me as costing $16,228.96. The problem is the Mercedes went into limp mode on multiple occasions and there was no check engine light to indicate what the problem was for several months. We had no warning that this was going to happen which created a dangerous situation while driving. There were several incidents on different dates spanning months before a check engine light came on with codes and Mercedes could identify the problem specifically was the balance shaft failure.

Dec 27, 2022

We just purchased a 2006 Mercedes for our teenage sons and had a dealer look at it before we purchased it. They told us there were a couple of codes that were worth watching but that it wasn’t anything significant right now. After the car started jerking and shaking while driving it, we brought it in to dealership where they told us it had a common code for Mercedes in this timeframe P0016. Repair estimate is nearly $5000 to replace timing chain and balance shaft, or a new engine which would be roughly the same. After researching on my own upon being told this code, I found all of the information about the class action lawsuit and settlement, which of course we are too late to be a part of. The dealer said there is a potential that the car could just seize up at some point, so I don’t want my young sons to be out on the road when that happens. I am very frustrated and upset that this wasn’t a recall since it apparently affected a huge amount of vehicles manufactured within this time frame. There is a specific list of engines with known issues and ours is among them. Mercedes Benz should be held responsible for making this right because it was definitely a quality issue. Now we are stuck with an unsafe vehicle, or a massive expense due to defect.

Dec 05, 2022

Balance shaft issues possible cause of vehicle stalls and safety concerns.

Jun 05, 2022

+ 20 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

24 complaints

THIS HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED 2X ALREADY-I WAS STATIONARY AT A LIGHT AND WHEN I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLED AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP. THERE WHERE MANY CARS BEHIND ME AND MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I TURNED CAR OFF AND THEN IT FINALLY RESTARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD . I WAS TERRIFIED. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS ACTUALLY MOVING AND THEN JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER BOTH TIMES AND SINCE NOTHING CAME UP ON MY DASH THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. I AM TERRIFIED THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WITHOUT A GOOD OUTCOME NEXT TIME. I FEEL MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE TRIED TALKING TO MBUSA AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THEY DID NOTHING. I WROTE A LETTER THEY DID NOTHING. I TOLD HOEHN MERCEDES I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO SOLD ME THE CAR NOTHING. 1ST TIME CAR WAS STATIONARY ON CITY STREET, 2ND TIME IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY. GOING STRAIGHT. 2ND MECHANIC SAID HE HAD HEARD OF THAT HAPPENING BEFORE, RANDOM INCIDENT STARTER? I AM THE ORIGIONAL OWNER-PAID $60,000 FOR THIS CAR I CANNOT EVEN GET $5,000 FOR IT.

Jan 14, 2020

VIBRATION WHEN CORNERING ALSO AT CERTAIN SPEEDS.

Jan 29, 2019

CARS WILL NOT SHIFT. IT WONT GO PASS 3RD GEAR AND ALMOST CRASHED. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND PER DEALER, CAR IS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM BUT NOT RECALL. HAD TO PAY OVER $4000 TO GET THE CAR FIXED

Mar 11, 2017

THE TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR PLATE SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. I WAS STUCK IN EITHER FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. I LEARN THAT IT WAS IN LIMP MODE. THE 722.9 TRANSMISSION CONDUCTOR PLATE SENSOR IS KNOWN TO HAVE THESE ISSUE AS I LEARNED FROM MANY MERCEDES OWNER THAT HAVE THE 7SPEED TRANNY. PLEASE ADVISE ON THIS SUBJECT TO TAKE ACTION ON RECALLING THE SERVICE FOR MY CAR. I HAVE 2006 E350,2014ML550,2007 S550. THESE CARS ALL HAVE THE CODE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE CODE IS P0717 AND P0718. THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION INTO THIS MATTERS.

Feb 25, 2017

AT 73,480 MILES THIS 2006 MERCEDES HAS A FAULTY CONDUCTOR PLATE VALVE THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS FAULTY CONDUCTOR PLATE/SPEED SENSOR CAUSES THE CAR NOT TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND INSTEAD SPINS WITHOUT GOING INTO GEAR. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN MOTION WHILE THIS OCCURS. AT STOP LIGHT, TRIED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD AND COULD NOT. SHUT CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. CARS IN BACK OF ME PROCEEDING = DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE TURNING OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTING CAR ONLY TO MOVE FORWARD! THERE WERE ALSO PREVIOUS OCCURRENCES OF THE SAME INCIDENT.

Feb 07, 2017

+ 19 more complaints for this component

AIR BAGS

14 complaints

SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. SCANNED SYSTEM AND GOT A CODE 9103. FOUND THERE WAS A TSB ISSUED BY MERCEDES FOR A WIRING PROBLEM AND HARNESS REPAIR FOR THIS MODEL. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY THE 6 HRS LABOR FOR THIS REPAIR. IT WAS THEIR FAULT IN MAKING THE WIRING HARNESS TOO SHORT FOR A STEERING COLUM THAT MOVES IN AND OUT.

Sep 04, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT WANTED TO USE THE EMAIL THAT HE SENT TO THE HOTLINE FOR HIS COMPLAINT. "THE DOCUMENTED ISSUE OCCURRED WHEN MY CAR TURNED 8 OR 9 YEARS OLD (2006 MERCEDES BENZ E500 IN MINT CONDITION WITH 82,000 MILES) WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHTS INTERMITTEDLY COMES ON. NOW, IT IS ON NEARLY EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE THAT OF A WEIGHT SENSOR, AND SAID WHENEVER THE LIGHT IS ON, ALL AIRBAGS ARE TURNED OFF AND WILL NOT DEPLOY. NOW IT IS NEARING 10 YEARS OLD AND AM STILL TRYING TO GET THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR IT UNDER THE 10 YEAR WARRANTY ($850 TO $1000) AS YOUR AGENCY HAS DEFINED, "'MANUFACTURERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REMEDY VEHICLES FOR FREE THAT ARE MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD ON THE DATE THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE IS DETERMINED. UNDER THE LAW, THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IS CALCULATED FROM THE DATE OF SALE TO THE FIRST PURCHASER'" THE ONLY RECALL THAT I AM AWARE FOR THIS CAR IS FOR THE AIRBAG WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND NOT FOR THE WEIGHT SENSOR THEY HAVE DIAGNOSED. IT IS NOT MY UNDERSTANDING THAT A CAR MUST HAVE TO FACE A RECALL TO OBLIGE THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG COMPONENT." THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Sep 26, 2016

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SAT. APRIL 9, 2016. I STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED DEAD STILL IN THE ROAD. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OVER 30 MILES AN HOUR BUT LESS THAN 45 MPH AND THE IMPACT WAS DEAD ON, NO GLANCING BLOW. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON A STATE HIGHWAY ABOUT 10 P.M.

Apr 12, 2016

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THE RECALL AS A REGISTERED OWNER AND THE RECALL EXPIRED AND THEY WILL NOT COVER IT.

Feb 17, 2016

THE DRIVER WAS OPERATING HER 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 ON A COUNTY ROAD IN REDMOND, WASHINGTON. DRIVER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, IN WHICH SHE REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER, CAUSING HER CAR'S DRIVER'S SEAT AIRBAG CONTAINED IN THE STEERING WHEEL TO DEPLOY. WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SOME PORTION OF THE AIR BAG OR ITS COVER (POSSIBLY THE METALLIC MERCEDES- BENZ EMBLEM) SLICED THE DRIVER'S THROAT, SEVERELY LACERATING HER TRACHEA AND NECK TISSUE...UPDATED 12/03/15 *BF *CN

Nov 13, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 9 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

14 complaints

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT GEAR, EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING PROBLEM WAS HAPPENING. COST TO REPAIR IS $7000. WAS TOLD THE ISSUE WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. STARTED TO INVESTIGATE ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 25, 2012

CHECK ENGINE CAME ON I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT GEAR AND I RECEIVED A $5000 (FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS) ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE TRIED TO REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT EXHAUST BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, HE THEN DETERMINED THE SAME PROBLEM FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT GEAR... MY CAR IS ONLY 74000 MILES NOW, SO MUCH FOR A MERCEDES BENZ CAR UNDER 100,000 MILES..HOPE THIS TO BE A RECALL. *TR

Dec 21, 2011

FAULTY BALANCE SHIFT AND IDLE GEAR. REPLACED MANY COMPONENTS TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE ONLY TO FIND A STAR BULLETIN WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIX. ORIGINAL FOUND WHILE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTED AND TECHNICIAN FAILED TO FIX. NOW THAT CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY, WILL INCUR A 6K FIX ON WHAT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE OR SUBSTANDARD PARTS (BALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET AND THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE WHEEL(IDLER)

Nov 15, 2011

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT OFF. TOOK TO THE DEALER TOLD CODE WAS FOR GEAR IN THE BALANCE SHAFT AND THAT THE JOB WOULD BE $6000. TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO PAY 50%. IF NORMAL WEAR WHY WOULD THEY EVEN PAY. CAR HAD 93K MILES. SEE THAT THIS IS A 2006 MERCEDES E350 ISSUE AND NOT JUST WEAR. NEED TO HAVE A RECALL. SEE THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN PROGRESS AGAINST THIS FAULTY PART. *TR

Aug 22, 2011

THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAME ON. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE AND ASKED THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH A FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SOONER THAN LATER OR ELSE IT COULD CAUSE ENTIRE ENGINE TO STOP WORKING WHEN IT FAILED. THE QUOTED PRICE FOR REPAIRS WAS AROUND $5500 WITH A $1000 DISCOUNT. ONCE HOME, WE RESEARCHED "FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT ON 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350" AND FOUND THE FIRST WEBSITE TO HAVE INFORMATION OF A CLASS ACTION LEGAL SUIT IN PROGRESS AGAINST MERCEDEZ BENZ OVER DEFECTIVE BALANCE SHAFT GEARS IN MERCEDES BENZ M272 ENGINES & IDLE GEARS IN MERCEDES BENZ M273 ENGINES. IT WAS DISCONCERTING TO REALIZE THAT A VAST NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITHOUT GETTING RELIEF FROM MBUSA. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE TO SEE THAT SO MANY PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE OF DEFECTIVE ENGINES FROM A MANUFACTURER WHO COMMANDS A PRICE PREMIUM FOR ITS "SUPERIOR ENGINEERING" AND YET DOES NOTHING TO CORRECT A SERIOUS AND WIDESPREAD FAULT. FROM THE VARIOUS REPORTS, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE LAWSUIT WEBSITE AND ONLINE FORUMS, MBUSA HAS FAILED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS WITH THESE ISSUES, IN MOST CASES CITING THAT VEHICLES ARE PAST WARRANTY COVERAGE AND THEREFORE THE OWNERS MUST COVER THE COST OF REPAIR. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT, RATHER THAN "WEAR AND TEAR" THAT THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR. MERCEDES BENZ MUST PAY FOR THIS PROBLEM, NOT THE CUSTOMER.

Aug 17, 2011

+ 9 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

8 complaints

Undergoing changing of front lights, wires under hood leading to the lights were found to be completely exposed in areas. The protective covering had disintegrated off, causing risk of fire or explosion from bare wires touching.

Jul 29, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON, THE CLUSTER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE CLUSTER SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Aug 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER NEEDED TO BE RECODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,934.

Jul 10, 2015

2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350 CANNOT OPEN THE TRUNNK REMOTELY OR WITH THE LEVER ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, BOTH LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. *TR

Jan 28, 2012

2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350W. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED AS WELL. CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THAT THIS HAPPENS TO VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRUNK OPENING AND CLOSING *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ELECTRIC CABLE FROM THE ENGINE TO THE TRUNK COULD FAIL FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.

Feb 25, 2011

+ 3 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

8 complaints

THE CAR WOULD NOT START FUEL PUMP FAULTY AND IS PART OF GAS TANK BAD DESIGN COST ME CLOSE TO $3800, SOME PAID BY MBZ. MBZ REPLACED 2009 GAS TANKS FOR FREE UNDER WARRANTY BUT WOULD NOT DO MINE. THIS IS A BAD DESIGN THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME ABOUT IT SO I WOULD NOT BUY THE CAR. IT IS STUPID TO HAVE TO REPLACE GAS TANK IN ORDER TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP IN 2012 I HAD GAS LEAKAGE FROM THE SAME AREA AND I PAID TO FIX IT THEY SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME THIS WOULD BE A PROBLEM. INSTEAD THEY KEPT SILENT WHEN I TAKE MY CAR FOR SERVICE THEY ALWAYS LIST OF THINGS TO DO SO I CAN SPEND MORE MONEY AT THE DEALERSHIP WHY THE [XXX] NO BODY BOTHERED TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THAT IT WOULD COST ME A LOT OF MONEY TO FIX . THIS CAR HAS COST OVER $60,000 TO BUY AND I DID NOT PAY THAT KIND OF MONEY FOR A CAR TO LAST ME ONLY 12 YEARS. MBZS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST 30 YEARS OR MORE SO IFEEL CHEATED BIG TIME I THINK THEY ARE HIDING THIS BECAUSE THEY WILL GET SUED BIG TIME AND I HOPE THEY DO BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MBZ COMPANY. THE DEALERSHIP IS MERCEDES BANZ OF VALENCIA IN VALENCIA, CA 91355. PHONE NUMBER 661-753-5555. I HAVE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FRO ALL THE COST, THE 3 WEEKS WITHOUT A CAR AND FRO THE PAIN AND SUFFERING THEY HAVE CAUSED ME AND SO IT WILL BE A LESSON TO MBZ AND THEIR DEALERS NOT TO PRATICE THIS FRAUD. I AM AVAILABLE FOR AN INTERVIEW OR MORE INFORMATION AS NEEDED. REGARDS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

May 31, 2018

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK, WHILED STOPPED, THERE IS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE EVIDENT. THE SMALL SEEMS TO ORIGINATE NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. SOMETIME IT'S DETECTABLE INSIDE THE CAR, BUT MOSTLY IT'S READILY APPARENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 10-30 MILES, THE SMELL GOES AWAY. *TR

Dec 22, 2016

BASED ON NEWS ITEMS REGARDING MERCEDES-BENZ W211 (U.S.A. MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 E CLASS) VEHICLES EXPERIENCING FUEL LEAKS, AN INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS PERFORMED ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLE. GROSS EXAM REVEALED NO FUEL PUDDLING ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE VEHICLE AND A LACK OF FUEL ODOR WITHIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ENVIRONMENT IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, REMOVAL OF THE REAR SEAT BENCH, UNDERLYING INSULATION PAD AND LEFT FUEL PUMP ACCESS PLATE REVEALED FUEL ODOR; CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SUPERIOR OUTER ASPECT OF THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY TO BE WET WITH GASOLINE; FUEL-INDUCED DISCOLORATION (WHITE TO BROWN) OF THE PLASTIC COMPRISING THIS SUPERIOR ASPECT WAS CLEARLY EVIDENT. POOLING OF FUEL WITHIN THE LEFT PUMP WELL OF THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WAS NOT PRESENT. THE CLAMPED BLACK RUBBER FUEL DELIVERY HOSE WAS SECURE AND DRY, AS WAS THE OUTFLOW NIPPLE TO WHICH IT WAS ATTACHED. THE PLASTIC IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE NIPPLE WAS NOT DISCOLORED. NO REMEDIAL ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THIS POINT, HOWEVER, INSTALLATION OF A NEW STYLE PUMP (DELIVERY UNIT WITH FLUID LEVEL SENSOR, M-B PN A211 470 41 94) AND SEAL RING (M-B PN A211 471 05 79) IS PLANNED IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE. *TR

Aug 27, 2013

SENDER UNIT LEAKED UNDER BACK SEAT. PRESSURE VALVE FAILED IN FUEL TANK. I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS. POOL OF GASOLINE UNDER READ SEAT. STRONG ODOR OF GAS WHEN THE CAR WAS FILLED UP. LOCAL DEALER GOODILLED PART OF THE REPAIR DUE TO MY CONSTANT BUSINESS AND PREVIOUS PURCHASES. *TR

May 19, 2013

CAR FIRE - COMPLETE LOSS UPDATED 04/18/13*LJ PICTURES RECEIVED. 04/18/13 *TR

Apr 15, 2013

Fire: 1

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

7 complaints

The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his mother was driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to function as intended. The brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard. The contact's mother used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system failure. The contact was informed that the Sensotronic Brake Control system needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the mechanic unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Oct 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, there was a beeping sound coming from the vehicle with a message stating "Stop, Reduced Braking Power, Depress Brake Pedal Fully" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to shoulder of the road. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V133000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

Feb 05, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING PRESSURE NEEDED SERVICING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

Jun 20, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A BEEP SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY INCREASING THE BRAKE DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED RECALL 04V296000 SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE BATTERY WAS CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jan 05, 2012

MERCEDES BENZ KNOWS ABOUT THE SBC UNIT WEARING OUT THE BRAKES PREMATURELY YET HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT. THERE HAS BEEN A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE BRAKES ALSO, BUT THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PREMATURE WEAR. THIS HAS TO DO WITH FIXING A BUG IN THE SOFTWARE FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO COME ON AND FOR YOU TO BRING IN FOR SERVICE. PROBLEM IS THEY ARE CHARGING CONSUMERS FOR THIS BUG FIX. I HAD TO PAY $120. MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS 127,000. BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED GOING ON 5 TIMES ALREADY. *KB

Nov 28, 2011

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SUSPENSION

7 complaints

THE SUSPENSION , NAMELY THE AIRMATIC STRUTS FAIL ON THE E500 . MERCEDES HAS KNOW ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. I HAD AN S500 THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE CHECK INTO, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL BOTTOM OUT , TIRES ON THE FRAME. THE AROMATIC STRUTS FAIL AND MAKE CAR UN DRIVABLE. VERY COSTLY REPAIR.

Dec 04, 2015

DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP AT LOW SPEED AND COIL SPRING SNAPPED ABOVE THE SPRING PERCH. CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN UNTIL REPAIRS WERE MADE. *TR

Dec 10, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO MERGE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,303. UPDATED 10/12/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AS WELL. UPDATED 02/03/12

Aug 30, 2011

2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. COIL SPRING FAILURE. I HAD A REAR COIL SPRING FAIL IN NOVEMBER 2010. THEN, A 2ND COIL SPRING FAILURE @ 70MPH, THIS TIME IN THE FRONT. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, MBUSA INSISTS THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS RELATING TO COIL SPRING FAILURE. BUT TO HAVE 2 SPRING BREAK WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF ONE ANOTHER, ON DIFFERENT SUSPENSION LOCATIONS STRIKES ME AS A POSSIBLE CHRONIC PROBLEM. *TR

Apr 28, 2011

SITTING IN 2006 E55 AMG MERCEDES BENZ STATION WAGON ON SATURDAY AUGUST 29 2010 AT SHOPPING CENTER IN WHEN RIGHT FRONT AIRMATIC SUSPENSION GAVE WAY. CAR WAS NOT MOVING AT TIME. CAR NOW SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY UNTIL THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE IS RESOLVED. CAR HAS APPROX 38000 MILES. *TR

Sep 02, 2010

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TIRES

7 complaints

COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE MICHELIN TIRE NO. 2255516 MXM4 95V THAT BLEW OUT ON THE SIDEWALL WHILE TRAVELING AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED OF 45 TO 50 MILES PER HOUR. THE TIRE HAD ONLY BEEN USED FOR 30,634 MILES AND THE BLOW OUT OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY. THE BLOWOUT OCCURRED AT AN AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE TIRE THAT LOOKED LIKE A SEAM WITH THE THREADS SHOWING. BECAUSE THE TIRE FLATTENED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THIS WOULD SEEM TO BE A THREAT TO LIFE IF THE VEHICLE WERE TRAVELING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. ALSO, THE MICHELIN TIRE IS GIVE A HIGH CONSUMER RATING AND THIS SHOULD--BY ALL REPORTS--NOT BE HAPPENING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIMELY RESPONSE. *TR

Oct 14, 2015

PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF MY TIRES. THIS WAS ULTIMATELY DISCOVERED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THIS LEAD TO BELT SEPARATION ON ALL TIRES AND A LOST OF BELTING ON THE LEFT FRONT OF THE CAR THAT CAUSED DRIVER SURPRISE THAT DEMANDED A DRAMATIC EMERGENCY STOP. THIS EXPOSED ME TO HIGHWAY TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHILE PULLING OVER IN A SHOCKED AND CONCERNED STATE. THESE TIRES WERE RECOMMENDED FOR MY CAR BY THE RETAILER AND MET BOTH THE SPEED RATING AND PERFORMANCE REQUIRED. HOWEVER, I DON'T FEEL THEY SHOULD BE SOLD FOR THIS CAR BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE. THEY DON'T HOLD UP TO THE CHALLENGING DEMANDS OF THIS APPLICATION. THIS FAILURE IS DANGEROUS. HAD IT HAPPENED AT NIGHT OR ON A WET SURFACE, THE CONSEQUENCES WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SEVERE. NOTE: THIS WAS ON A CAR THAT WAS FULLY IN ALIGNMENT, WITH FACTORY WHEELS AND SUSPENSION. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ONLY AS A COMMUTER. NO RACING OR OTHER EXTREME DRIVING. *TR

May 27, 2010

DEAR SIR/MADAM, I HAVE A SERIOUS COMPLAINT AGAINST THE CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES THAT CAME WITH MY MERCEDES BENZ E550 AND ALSO THE NEW ONES I RECENTLY PURCHASED. THE CAR HAS ONLY 20K MILES ON IT AND THE SIDE WALLS ON THE TIRES ARE VERY WEAK. I HAD 1 BUBBLE EACH DEVELOP ON 2 OF THE TIRES THAT CAME WITH THE CAR AFTER DRIVING OVER 2 SMALL POTHOLES RECENTLY. I ALSO HAD A SIDEWALL ISSUE ON THE THIRD TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE CAR AND THE NEW ONE I JUST PURCHASED. THE RECENT INCIDENT WAS THE WORST WHERE BOTH SIDEWALLS BURST OPEN WHEN I HIT A POT HOLE. I REALLY THINK THAT THE QUALITY OF THE TIRES IS VERY POOR BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE IMPACTING THE SIDEWALLS. I WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH SOMEONE AT THE SUPERVISOR AND DIRECTOR LEVEL BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS COMPLAINT. I AM ALSO GOING TO PLACE A COMPLAINT WITH THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT FOR THEIR LACK OF FIXING THESE POT HOLES ON-TIME. I AM THOROUGHLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE ROAD CONDITIONS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Apr 10, 2010

A SET OF MICHELIN TIRES WAS PURCHASED FROM COSTCO AND MOUNTED ON MY 2006 MERCEDES ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO. THE MORNING AFTER THE FIRST 6,000-MILE TIRE ROTATION, THE FRONT TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE ON I-40 WEST OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM. COSTCO PAID FOR A REPLACEMENT TIRE AND DAMAGE TO THE RIM. THEN, ON MAY 13, 2009 ANOTHER ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SET OF MICHELIN TIRES SEPARATED IN A SIMILAR FASHION AGAIN ON I-40, NEARLY CREATING A MAJOR TRAFFIC FATALITY. THREE SEMI-TRUCKS ADEPTLY SWERVED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH MY VEHICLE. THIS TIME, I HAD TO PAY $1,724 TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND WHEEL WELL ON THE REAR END OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE COST ALSO INCLUDES $880 THAT I PAID FOR A NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES FROM THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP, WHICH INFORMED ME THAT THEIR TIRES WERE NOT COMPROMISED BY EXTENDED STORAGE IN WAREHOUSES (I.E., DRY-ROTTING). COSTCO OFFERED TO PUT ANOTHER NEW SET OF THEIR TIRES ON MY VEHICLE, BUT I REFUSED TO TAKE THE RISK OF HAVING OLD DRY-ROTTED TIRES PLACED ON MY VEHICLE AGAIN. CONSEQUENTLY, COSTCO REFUSED TO PAY ANY OF THE $880 CHARGE FOR THE NEW MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TIRES. NOTE: THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE AND AAA TOWED THE CAR ON BOTH OCCASIONS. *TR

May 23, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE VEHICLE HAS A SET OF CONTINENTAL TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, TWO TIRES FAILED BEYOND REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE AT LEAST 3,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN, TIRE LINE, SIZE, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Jan 15, 2009

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VISIBILITY

6 complaints

The contact's son owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof detached and shattered on the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000 (Visibility) and 22V954000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was included in the recalls, but the vehicle had been repaired in 2023 and 2025. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,900.

Oct 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, she noticed arrows were pointing at the sunroof. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V954000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the failure was due to a shortage in the lights. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Oct 17, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SUN ROOF DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO NEW COUNTRY MOTOR CARS (1 WESTON ST, HARTFORD, CT 06120) WHERE THE SUN ROOF WAS INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000.

Oct 21, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER LOCATED IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Jul 29, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Jul 01, 2020

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UNKNOWN OR OTHER

6 complaints

Reduce power braking depress brake fully keeps popping up on my dash and not letting me take it out of gear

May 30, 2025

I FOUND FUEL (GAS) THERE IS A SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE CAR WHEN TAKE A GAS

Mar 14, 2021

ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE, MY VIN CAME UP FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE MERCEDES BENZ OF VIRGINIA BEACH. THEY REFUSE TO SERVICE THE RECALL MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER2020040011 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER19V918 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP, MY VEHICLE IS NOT QUALIFIED

Feb 11, 2021

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE MB DEALER FOR A RECALL FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE AND CARFAX. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL.

Feb 09, 2021

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM THE ORIGIONAL OWNER AND THIS IS AN E500 . I DO NOT WANT ANYONE TO GET HURT SO I AM REPORTING. I DO HAVE ALL RECEIPTS.

Jan 14, 2020

+ 1 more complaint for this component

VISIBILITY/WIPER

5 complaints

roof started leaking & whistling, could feel air even when it was closed. went to get it checked out was told the glass panel was detaching.

Nov 17, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE SUNROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MERCEDES-BENZ OF HONOLULU 818 KAPIOLANI BLVD, HONOLULU, HI 96813 (808) 592-5600) WHICH INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO REMEDY WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 124,000.

Feb 21, 2020

VEHICLE SUNROOF FLEW OFF ON THE FREEWAY.

Feb 20, 2020

I HAVE HAD THE SAME THING LATELY WITH MY CAR AS RECALL DATED 12/20/2019. MY SUNROOF HAS BEEN LEAKING A LITTLE ALL THE LINER IN MY CAR IS STARTING TO FALL DOWN. IT STARTED WITH THE SUNROOF AND THE MECHANICAL PART OF THE ROOF IS DETERIORATING. I HAD TO TAKE OFF THE PANEL FOR THE SUNROOF BECAUSE IT WAS MOLDING AND NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.

Jan 14, 2020

DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR TURNED RED TINT IN COLOR, LOST CLARITY. SAME AS DESCRIBED BY OTHERS ON INTERNET

Mar 03, 2017

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

5 complaints

CAR HAD QUARTER TANK WHEN BOUGHT. DROVE OUT GAS AND PUT ABOUT ANOTHER QUARTER TANK OF GAS IN. DROVE THIS OUT. SMELLED NO FUMES. FILLED TANK UP. HAVE SMELLED LOUD GAS SMELL FOR 1 WEEK NOW.

Jan 16, 2020

REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT GAS LEAK FROM FUEL TANK LOCATED UNDER BACK SEAT ABOVE EXHAUST SYSTEM. CONSTANT GAS SMELL, AND FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS JUMPING UP AND DOWN AGAIN REGARDLESS OF MOTION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS INDICATE FAULTY COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR, AND FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO COVER TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT UNDER PZEV WARRANTY OF 15YRS / 150,000 MILES IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA. VEHICLE IS 2006, WITH 109K MILES. DOCUMENTATION OF TROUBLE CODES NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF REPORTING, BUT CAN BE PROVIDED UPON FUTURE REQUEST. FUEL RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE TANK NARROWLY MISSING THE EXHAUST, POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

Dec 04, 2019

FUEL PUMP LEAKING FUMES (AND FUEL?). WHILE PARKED AND PREPARING TO COME HOME THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND THE CAR REFUSED TO START. IT WILL NOT BE REPAIRED UNLESS IT IS UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I AM TRYING TO LEARN IF IT WILL BE COVERED UNDER A EXTENDED WARRANTY.

Jun 12, 2018

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SHORTLY AFTER FILL UP OF GASOLINE. LIGHT GOES OUT WHEN TANK IS ABOUT 1/2. REPEATS AT NEXT FILL UP. CHECK ENGINE CODE IS P0456: EVAP SYSTEM VERY SMALL LEAK. *TR

Aug 25, 2014

ABOUT A YEAR AGO (MAY 2013) WE NOTICED GAS SMELL IN THE COMPARTMENT OF THE CAR. INITIALLY IT WAS SPORADIC. WE THOUGHT IT WAS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CAR OR MAY BE UNDER THE CAR, OR GAS TANK CAP WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AFTER I TOOK MY CAR TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP ON 9/6/13, I FOUND OUT THAT THE SMELL WAS NOT FROM EITHER OF THE ABOVE SCENARIOS. IT WAS INDEED FROM INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE MERCEDES BENZ TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT IT WAS FROM FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER THE BACK SEAT AND IT WOULD COST $1380 TO FIX IT. ADDITIONALLY HE SAID THAT HE HAD SEEN NUMEROUS CASES LIKE MINE, AND SOME WERE SO BAD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT IN, AND HAD TO TOW THE CAR IN. BECAUSE OF THE HIGH COST IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER REPAIRS THAT I HAD TO DO WORTH $1,200, I DECIDED TO DELAY THIS REPAIR. NOW WE CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE INTENSE SMELL AND WILL COST ME PROBABLY MORE THAT $1,380 TO FIX IT. I BELIEVE STRONGLY THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED AND PAID FOR BY MERCEDES BENZ. *TR

May 20, 2014

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

THERE IS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE REGARDING THE SUNROOF. RECALL#2020040011. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A MERCEDES DEALER TO HAVE THE SITUATION REMEDIED. I SET AN APPOINTMENT FOR 10:00AM. I ARRIVED AT 9:30AM AND CHECKED MY VEHICLE IN. I SAT IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR 3 HOURS UNTIL I FINALLY GOT TIRED OF WAITING FOR INFORMATION. I THEN FOUND THE SERVICE ADVISOR WHO WAS REPRESENTING THE WORK ON MY VEHICLE. I ASKED HIM WHAT WAS GOING ON WITH MY CAR. HE SAID HE'D FIND OUT. HE THEN CAME BACK TO ME AND STATED "THEY'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE ROOF OPEN BUT CAN'T", "IT APPEARS TO BE SEALED SHUT". I TOLD HIM YES, THAT'S PART OF THE RECALL REASONING. THE BONDING DOESN'T SECURE ROOF CORRECTLY, IT COULD DETACH AND CAUSE A MAJOR ISSUE. HE THEN TOLD ME THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS IT'S OKAY THROUGH MERCEDES. I SHOWED HIM MY LETTER AGAIN STATING MERCEDES WILL REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO WAIT TO HEAR FROM THE MERCEDES MANUFACTURER. I THEN ASKED HIM, " IT TOOK YOUR DEALERSHIP 3 HOURS TO COMMUNICATE TO ME THAT YOU COULDN'T GET THE ROOF OPEN"?. 3 HOURS WAIT FOR THIS INFORMATION? I WAS THEN TOLD "THEY'LL GET BACK TO ME, THEY HAVE MY NUMBER". 24-72 HOURS TO GET ME A ANSWER! UNACCEPTABLE SERVICE. NOW I'M THINKING, NOTHING WILL BE DONE ABOUT THIS RECALL PROBLEM.

Jul 19, 2020

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE STATING SEAL OF SUN ROOF MIGHT FAIL AND CAUSE IT TO COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP STATES PART NEEDED IS NOT AVAILABLE AND NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE ABOUT WHEN IT MIGHT BE.

Mar 18, 2020

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE SUBFRAME FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS UNSTABLE AND WOULD SWAY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE WELD OF THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE WATER DAMAGE, THE WARRANTY WAS VOID AND WOULD NOT ASSIST IN THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 21,000.

Aug 27, 2008

THE CLEAR COAT PAINT ON THE 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350 AWD IS PEELING ON THE LOWER RIGHT REAR DOOR.*AK

May 09, 2007

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

4 complaints

THE INSULATION COVERING THE ELECTRICAL WIRING THAT POWERS THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES HAS FAILED AND CRUMBLED AWAY EXPOSING THE BARE COPPER WIRE. THIS CIRCUIT POWERS TWO HALOGEN 55 WATT BULBS (110 WATTS TOTAL OR ~10 AMPS) AT 12 VOLTS. THE INSULATION FAILURE WILL PRESENT AN IMMEDIATE VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD IF THE ELECTRICAL PROTECTION FUSE FAILS TO ACTUATE AS A RESULT OF THE SHORT CIRCUIT CREATED BY POTENTIAL BARE WIRE CONTACT. IF THE ELECTRICAL PROTECTION FUSE DOES ACTUATE PROPERLY THE CAR WILL LOSE FORWARD ILLUMINATION WHICH IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION AT NIGHT. IN EITHER INSTANCE A PROPERTY AND PERSONAL HAZARD CAN RESULT FROM THIS DEFECT. THIS DEFECT CAN BE TRACED DIRECTLY TO THE WIRE MERCEDES BENZ SELECTED FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS CIRCUITRY. EITHER THE GAUGE OF THE WIRE SELECTED IS INSUFFICIENT TO DISSIPATE THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE CURRENT FLOW THE CIRCUIT DEMANDS OR THE INSULATION OF THE WIRE SELECTED IS INHERENTLY DEFECTIVE AS EVIDENCED BY ITS CRUMBLING DETERIORATION FOR A COMPONENT THAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IN EITHER CASE THIS WIRING FAILURE CONSTITUTES A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL AND CORRECTION BY THE MANUFACTURER AT HIS EXPENSE. THE DEFECT WAS DISCOVERED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE A FAILED LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULB, A MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY THAT CAN REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO BE PERFORMED A NUMBER OF TIMES DURING THE VEHICLE'S LIFESPAN. THE DEFECTIVE INSULATION WAS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT BY VISUAL AND TACTILE OBSERVATION. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY CLEAR AN IMMEDIATE HAZARD WAS PRESENT AND THAT THE LIGHTING COULD NOT BE USED RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE UNDER CONDITION WHEN THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT MIGHT BE OPERATED.

Nov 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE TRUNK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Jun 17, 2015

I CHANGED THE LOW BEAM HALOGEN BULBS IN MY HEADLIGHTS WHEN I DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRE LEADS TO THE BULB HAD LOST NEARLY ALL OF THEIR INSULATION, EXPOSING BARE WIRE. THE INSULATION FLAKES WERE SITTING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CAPSULE THAT CONTAINS THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, WHICH IS NORMALLY CLOSED, ACCESSED BY A REMOVABLE "DOOR". BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SPARKING/FIRE DANGER, SO I APPLIED ELECTRICAL TAPE OVER THE WIRES. HAD I NOT CHANGED THE BULBS [THEY LOSE BRIGHTNESS OVER THE YEARS], I WOULD HAVE BEEN UNAWARE OF THIS DANGER. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS SAME WIRE INSULATION HAS BEEN USED THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. I AM AMAZED THAT MERCEDES HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW IN 2007. *TR

Jan 30, 2013

MY E350 IS 6 YEARS OLD AND HAS 77000 MILES. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THE SIGNAL LIGHTS HAS DISINTEGRATED EXPOSING BARE WIRES AND CAUSING WIRES TO SHORT-CIRCUIT CREATING AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THIS IS CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD WITH POSSIBLE FIRE IN ENGINE AREA.THIS PROBLEM IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MERCEDES BENZ TELLS ME THAT BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WHICH IS ABOUT $1000.00 DOLLARS.THE WIRE INSULATION SHOULD LAST A VERY LONG TIME IF CAR IS PROPERLY DESIGNED AND THIS WIRING PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURE WITH NO COST TO THE CAR OWNERS. DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS PROBLEM I RECOMMEND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO ORDER MERCEDES BENZ TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM AND ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS WIDESPREAD DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO ORDER A RECALL. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 28, 2012

WHEELS

4 complaints

AUTO HAS LOW PROFILE MAG WHEELS. TWO RIGHT WHEELS CRACKED WHEN HIT A CURB IN SEPT 2009. TWO WHEELS AND 4 TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED SEPT 10, 2009. THE FOLLOWING JUNE ONE OF THE REPLACED WHEELS DEVELOPED A CRACK. NOT KNOWN WHY CRACK DEVELOPED AS I DID NOT HIT ANY POTHOLES OR ANYTHING ELSE. THEN JUST THIS YEAR IN OCTOBER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DEVELOPED A HAIRLINE CRACK CAUSING THE TIRE TO SLOWLY LOSE AIR. WHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. TOTAL: 4 WHEELS REPLACED IN 2 YEARS, INCLUDING FOUR TIRES. *TR

Dec 05, 2011

NORMAL DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS.CRACK IN ALLOY WHEEL (INSIDE EDGE) LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE. MERCEDES 2006 E500 3RD INCIDENT IN PAST TWO YEARS, RESULTING IN NEED TO REPLACE. 1 TIRE & 3 ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS MERCEDES # A2114011702. *TR

May 06, 2011

IT HAPPENED HAPPENED THAT WHEN WHEELS CAME IN CONTACT WITH A POT-HOLE, THE RIM BENT, DAMAGED TIRE, AND DRAGGED THE CAR. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AT 35100 MILES ON FEBRUARY 15, 2009 TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL, AND SECOND TIME AT 42300 MILEAGE ON MARCH 13, 2010 TO THE FRONT DRIVER-SIDE WHEEL. READING COMPLAINTS ON WEB SITE, IT APPEARS THAT LOT OF CUSTOMERS ARE SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM. THIS APPEARS LIKE A POOR DESIGN WHICH CAUSE UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION, AND HUGE FINANCIAL LOSS.

Apr 19, 2011

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS, MY CAR HAS EXPERIENCED FLAT TIRES DUE TO A CRACK IN THE WHEEL/RIM. I BELIEVE THE OEM RIMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE AS IT IS UNCHARACTERISTIC FOR A RIM TO CRACK, AND TO HAVE IT OCCUR TWICE IS EXTRAORDINARY. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS A RESULT OF HITTING A POTHOLE, ETC. THE RESULTING FLAT TIRE WHICH OCCURRED ON A BUSY EXPRESSWAY CAUSED A HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATION. IN EACH CASE, DUE TO TIRE DAMAGE, I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE TIRE AND THE WHEEL/RIM AT A COST OF OVER $600 PER EVENT, OR ABOUT $1,200 TOTAL. THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE INSIDE OF ONE OF THE WHEELS IS: A2114014702. *TR

Feb 26, 2010

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

3 complaints

My father and mother were driving back home on the evening of 1/29/25 when all of a sudden they heard a loud pop/explosion and their seat belts tightened. They were traveling at a speed of approximately 35 mph on local roads. There was no accident, collision, or warning signs, but the driver's side airbags, left side of the car, deployed. The message on the odometer said SRS Restraint system malfunction. The car is a 2006 Mercedes E500 with 58,900 miles having one owner and all maintenance performed on time. This is a high safety concern as it could have caused a severe accident and if the front airbags had deployed erroneously, this could have injured my elderly parents. I put a call into Mercedes corporate on 1/31/25 at 9:30 am but so far they do not appear to be taking this issue seriously. When my father contacted his local Mercedes dealer, they too do not want too deal with the issue.

Jan 31, 2025

MY AIRBAGS SELF DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I HAD JUST LEFT WORK AND DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON THE WEST SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY APPROACHING THE TOLL STATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THERE WAS AN INCREDIBLY LOUD EXPLOSION AND AND HARD PERCUSSION AS THE AIRBAGS SELF DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I THOUGHT I HAD BEEN PUNCHED OR SHOT IN THE GUT. THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN DROPPED DOWN AND THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SEATBELT AROUND MY WAIST AND SHOULDER TIGHTENED. FORTUNATELY, I KEPT IT TOGETHER AND DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING, RUN OVER A POTHOLE, SWERVED OR OTHERWISE MAKE ANY SUDDEN DIRECTION CHANGE. I WAS IMMEDIATELY CALLED BY AN OPERATOR ON THE MERCEDES EMERGENCY SYSTEM WITHIN THE CAR. SO MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THE INCIDENT AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. SHE ASKED IF I NEEDED AN AMBULANCE OR POLICE. I TOLD HER THAT THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED ON THEIR OWN AND THAT I WAS PHYSICALLY OK. ADDITIONALLY, I DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO STAR MOTOR DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY LOOKED AT MY VEHICLE LESS THAN 20 MINUTES AFTER IT OCCURRED. THE SERVICE ADVISER AND SOME OF THE TECHNICIANS QUICKLY LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE (IT WAS NEAR CLOSING TIME). THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT READ THE CODES OTHER THAN THE SRS FAULT. I WAS ADVISED THAT IT WOULD LIKELY BE CHEAPER TO FIX AT A BODY SHOP THAN AT THE DEALER. I LATER FOUND THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEATBELT HAD ALSO DEPLOYED AND WAS TIGHTENED.

Sep 06, 2017

2006 MERCEDES E320 CDI SRS MALFUNCTION MESSAGE. SO FAR HAVE HAD TO REPLACE STEERING WHEEL WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, HARNESS, REEL, AND COMPUTER TO REPAIR SRS. *TR

Nov 09, 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

3 complaints

AFTER REFUELING, I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE WHERE I PARK MY CAR. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE A FEW MILES AND PARKING IN THE GARAGE, THE ODOR WAS NO LONGER THERE. I STARTED NOTICING A PATTERN THAT WHENEVER I REFUELED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE GARAGE THAT DISSIPATED ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN A FEW MILES. RIGHT AFTER I STARTED NOTICING THE GAS SMELL, THE VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I RECENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED BY AN AUTHORIZED MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER WHO STATED GAS TANK HAS CRACK AT THE TOP AND IS LEAKING FUEL. THE ENTIRE TANK AND ALL THE COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AT $3,000. I MENTIONED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A COUPLE OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND IT APPEARS THAT THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK IS DEFECTIVE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR THE COMPONENTS UNDER ANY CAMPAIGN OR RECALL. *TR

May 05, 2014

WHILE DRIVING 70 ON HWY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE TUMBLE FLAP WAS BROKEN IN THE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE ONLY FIX IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE MANIFOLD FOR $2000 PLUS LABOR, TAX AND GASKETS. THE FLAPS ARE SMALL AND COULD BE AN INEXPENSIVE FIX BUT ALL DEALERSHIPS THAT I CALLED CONFIRMED THAT THE ONLY FIX AVAILABLE IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD. RESEARCH TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS AND MANY OTHER MODELS WITHIN THE SAME YEARS. *TR

Jan 14, 2014

PURCHASED 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC WITH 47,851 MILES ON ODOMETER FROM MATTIE IMPORTS, INC., FALL RIVER, MA ON MAY 27, 2013. AUTOMOBILE HAD APPROXIMATELY ONE-QUARTER OF A TANK OF GASOLINE AT PURCHASE. SALESPERSON DECLINED PURCHASER'S REQUEST TO "TOP-OFF" THE GAS TANK PRIOR TO BUYER LEAVING SELLERS LOT. ON MAY 28, 2013 BUYER FILLED GAS TANK WITH FUEL. BUYER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WHICH CONTINUED AFTER EXITING FUELING STATION. ODOR PROGRESSED FROM EXTERIOR OF AUTOMOBILE INTO AUTOMOBILE CABIN. BUYER CHECKED FUEL TANK FILLER CAP AND CONFIRMED IT WAS PROPERLY ENGAGED. BUYER INSPECTED THE ENTIRE AUTOMOBILE FOR ANY LEAKING FLUIDS AND FOUND NONE. THE STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE PERSISTED THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT WHILE THE AUTOMOBILE WAS PARKED IN BUYER'S GARAGE. BUYER LEFT THE GARAGE DOOR PARTIALLY OPEN AND PLACED A FAN IN THE OPENING AND SET THE FAN TO EXHAUST IN AN EFFORT TO REMOVE THE STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE FOLLOWING MORNING THE STRONG GASOLINE ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT. BUYER'S 13 YEAR OLD SON WAS UNABLE TO WITHSTAND THE ODOR AND HAD TO COVER HIS NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE PASSING THROUGH BUYER'S GARAGE. BUYER HAS EXPERIENCED NAUSEA AND LIGHTHEADEDNESS SINCE BEING EXPOSED TO THE ODOR. UPON RESEARCH BUYER LEARNED THAT THERE EXISTS AND ONGOING NHTSA INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE AND A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT AS WELL. *TR

May 29, 2013

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING ANY FURTHER. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT THEN ENTERED A PARKING LOT, SHIFTED INTO PARK AND IMMEDIATELY JUMPED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE AND REMOVE THE KEYS HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

Feb 21, 2013

ON MARCH 26TH AT 950 AM. MY E 350 MERCEDES BENZ 2006, ACCELERATED ON IT OWN ,CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. I HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER AND A UTILITY POLE.. THE CAR WAS TOTALED AND I HAD INJURIES TO MY HANDS AND NECK. THE CAR WAS GOING AT HIGH SPEED DOWNHILL AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE FRONT TIRES COLLAPSED AFTER HITTING UTILITY POLE. *TR

Aug 07, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VHEICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 30,290.

Apr 16, 2010

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

3 complaints

BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE. AT 57,700 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODES 1200/1207 ALSO KNOWN AS P0016 AND P0017. THE BALANCE SHAFT SPROCKET IS EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT KNOWN BY MERCEDES BENZ USA TO BE DUE TO POORLY HARDENED METAL IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THIS PART. MAY CAUSE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE IN CORRECTING THE DEFECT. *TR

Mar 26, 2012

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING JERKY AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST POWER TO ENGINE AND THE CAR BROKE ON IT'S OWN DOING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO THE OTHER LANE. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS BEHIND OR TO THE SIDE OF ME AS THIS WOULD HAVE SURELY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CURRENTLY THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT IN PLACE SPECIFICALLY TO THE ENGINE IN MY CAR AND THE PART AT FAULT. *TR

Sep 21, 2011

2006 MERCEDES E350. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AT 83,000 MILES. DIAGNOSTIC CODE AND INSPECTION FINDS CAMSHAFT PREMATURE WEAR REQUIRING FULL ENGINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS. SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED BY MERCEDES AND ALSO SEARCH OF INTERNET FINDS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS PROBLEM. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FILED ON THIS ISSUE. MY INDEPENDENT, MERCEDES ONLY GARAGE, IS CHARGING ME AT LEAST $4200 TO REPAIR AND VEHICLE WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FOR USE FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN DAYS. *TR

Aug 31, 2011

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A WARNING MESSAGE OF 'RESTRICTING SYSTEM MANUFACTURE' ILLUMINATED AND 07:02 THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING, AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 8-10 MPH, BUT DID NOT SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMAL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE AND WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,663.

Nov 09, 2020

Crash: 1

TAKATA RECALL. ABS MALFUNCTION, BRAKE SENSOR

Jul 04, 2019

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

WHILE DRIVING, WITH SHORT BEEPS , THE SBC IN MY W211 GIVES A SHORT WARNING AND FAILS COMPLETELY. IT IS VERY RISKY TO DRIVE AFTER THAT. WITH SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR THE RELIABILITY HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. IF THERE IS A RECALL IT WOULD HELP MANY OWNERS.

Feb 26, 2020

MY CAR WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET JUST SHUT DOWN RED FLASHING SCREEN SAYING STOP REDUCE BREAKING POWER START ENGINE DON'T KNOW IT SAYS THIS CAUSE CAR DON'T HAVE ANY POWER THE GAS PEDDLE DON'T WORK THE BREAKS DIDN'T EVEN GOOD THING I WAS GOING SLOW IN MY AREA HAD TO GET CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC WHICH THEY TOLD ME MY AIR FILTERS WAS CLOGGED WHICH I PAYED THEM TO GET NEW ONES THEN I STILL WANTED TO FIND OUT WHY MY CAR JUST SHUT DOWN SO TOOK IT TO MERCEDES DEALER IN FORT WASHINGTON PA THE CHECK IT OUT AND SAID MY BREAKS WAS WEARING SO I HAD TO PAY THEM 589.00 FOR FRONT AND BACK BRAKES SBC SYSTEM THEY SAID IS OK I AM STILL SCARED OF THIS CAR.

Jun 14, 2017

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

THIS VEHICLE IS A THREAT TO MY HEALTH WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS I'M HAVING WITH IT. I HAVE TO PRESS EXTRA HAD TO STOP . HAD BRAKES CHECKED AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THERE IS A BAD GASOLINE LEAK AND LOUD SMELL OF GAS WHEN I FILL UP. LOOKED UNDER REAR SEAT AND SAW GAS ON GAS TANK. DRIED GAS UP AND THE BIG PUDDLE RETURNED. CAN I DRIVE THIS CAR? I NEED SOMEONE TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO. THE LAST AND MOST WORRISOME THING TO ME IS THAT THERE ARE 2 DTC CODES COMING UP CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. HAD MECHANIC TO CLEAR THEN BUT THEY COME RIGHT BACK WHEN CAR IS STARTED. I NEED TO GET THIS CAR INSPECTED. SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT TO DO. MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CODE INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE AND THAT IT MIGHT TAKE $8700 TO REPAIR EVERY THING. I DONT HAVE THAT TYPE OF MONEY. THIS IS THE CAR MAKERS PROBLEM. WHO IS LOOKING OUT FOR ME. IS THE GOVERMENT DOING THERE JOB WHEN IT COMES TO THIS CAR. HEARD THERE ARE MORE CARS LIKE THIS. OH THIS IS A 2006 MERCEDES E350. WILL THE GOVERMENT, DEALER OR MANUFACTURER BUY THIS CAR FROM ME. THIS IS A PLEA FOR HELP FROM ANYWHERE. THEY SAY THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS CAR BUT WHEN IT CAME OUT THERE WAS 1 YEAR LEFT ON CAR WARRANTY BEFORE IT RAN OUT. THE CAR DIDN'T QUIT RUNNING WHEN THE STALLING TO REPAIR THESE CARS TOOK PLACE. SOME ONE IS IN SOMEONES BACK POCKET. SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO THEIR JOB AND GET THIS PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF ONCE AND FOR ALL. YOU MAY LOSE SOME FRIENDS IN THE PROCESS BUT THIS IS BETTER THAN SOMEONE LOSING THEIR LIFE. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAAD PROBLEMS STATIONARY AND WHILE MOVING.

Feb 20, 2020

STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE

Mar 27, 2017

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

2 complaints

2006 MERCEDES ML350 BALANCE SHAFT - CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - DEFECTIVE. WENT INTO LOW GEAR WHILE RUNNING. WILL NOT COME BACK TO NORMAL. CODE FROM DIAGNOSIS STATES THE PROBLEM AS TIMING CHAIN. MERCEDES STATES " MAYBE FIXED IN GOOD FAITH" . BAD BALANCE SHAFT FROM FACTORY. MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS DEFECTIVE PART. BUT WE NEED MONEY UP FRONT TO FIX WHICH WE DON'T HAVE. FROM MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP.

Feb 12, 2020

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN CHECK INDICATES CAM SENSOR PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT MERCEDES KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *JS

Dec 02, 2014

STEERING

2 complaints

PARK CAR AT HOUSE, WHEN I WENT TO USE IT NEXT DAY, IGNITION WONT TURN AND THE STEERING IS LOCK CAN NOT UNLOCK, NO MATTER WHAT I DO.

Jun 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME VERY LOOSE AND FAILED TO TURN. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE LOCAL DEALER (A BETTER WAY WHOLESALE, 423 WEBER AVE NAUGATUCK, CT) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

Nov 07, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350W. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ONTARIO (3787 E GUASTI RD, ONTARIO, CA 91761), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

Oct 10, 2017

Crash: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STOP BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER (LOCATED AT 404 PENNSYLVANIA IN PA 19034 866-383-0881) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE SPC PUMP. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

Jun 13, 2017

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 complaints

THIS IS SECOND REPORT REGARDING TO THE TRACKING NUMBER 10745880. AS W. W. SIMONSON MERCEDES AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP SERVICE ADVISOR YAHOUM MOE CALLED ME TO PRESENT A QUOTE FOR REPAIR , I VISITED THE SHOP ON AUGUST 4, 2015. THE RO NUMBER 360666 FOR THE QUOTE AMOUNT IS $8608.50. EVEN IF THE FIRE DAMAGE IS VERY SIGNIFICANT, THE SERVICE ADVISOR DID NOT EXPLAIN ME THE CAUSE REASON OF FIRE AND ABNORMAL DISCONNECTION OF FUEL LINE, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE DRIVER SIDE AND ISOLATED FROM THE ENGINE, FOR THE LEAKAGE OF GASOLINE TO FIRE.

Aug 04, 2015

Fire: 1

VEHICLE OFTEN SMELLS OF GAS FUME. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE I FIRST OWNED THE CAR IN 2012. IT IS VERY SEVERE SOMETIMES . I WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM UNTIL THE FUEL PUMP BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION AND I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR MODEL VEHICLE. UPDATED 09/14/15*LJ *CN

Aug 03, 2015

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 complaints

DURING RENEWAL OF HEADLAMP BULBS I FOUND THAT INSULATION HAD BROKEN OFF LEAVING SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF BARE CONDUCTORS. WIRES ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER AND IF THEY TOUCH THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF LIGHTING OR ELECTRICAL FIRE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD, IT LIKECOULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THIS IS COMMONLY DISCUSSED BY OWNERS IN THE MERCEDES-BENZ FORUMS. I AM SURPRISED THAT MERCEDES HAS NOT BEEN FORCED TO RECALL W211S FROM 2003 TO 2009 MODEL YEARS. *TR

Apr 09, 2015

IN MY OPINION, THE NHTSA DROPPED THE BALL WHEN THEY APPROVED THE HID AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM ON SOME NEWER MODEL CARS. THE GLARE THESE HEADLIGHTS PRODUCE IS VERY DISTURBING AND IN MY OPINION,THIS STANDARD SHOULD BE REVISITED AGAIN BY THE NHTSA, AND REVISED WITH NEW ANTI-GLARE PARAMETERS. *JB

Jan 11, 2007

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

ON THE WAY TO WORK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. AFTER A FEW MILES, AT AN INTERSECTION, MY CAR JERKED AND I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE SIGNAL LIGHT. I DECIDED TO GO BACK. AFTER I SHIFTED TO REVERSE, THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE BACK AND STOPPED THERE TOTALLY. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED, THE CAR WORKED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY, IT NEEDS "ENTIRE VALVE BODY/CONDUCTOR PLATE ASSY-REPLACE AND RETEST" AND TOTAL COST IS $2000. *TR

Aug 14, 2014

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD HEAR THAT THE ENGINE DIDN'T SOUND RIGHT, IT WAS REVVING AT A HIGHER RPM THAN NORMAL. I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS EVERY TIME I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, TURNED IT BACK ON AND THEN ONLY HAD 3RD. GEAR AVAILABLE. NOTHING ELSE. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT IT'S CALLED "LIMP MODE" IT WOULDN'T GO FASTER THAN 40MPH AND NOTHING ELSE WORKED, JUST 3RD. GEAR AND REVERSE. AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I LEARNED THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MOST 7-SPEEDS AND THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE HAVING OR HAD THIS ISSUE IS APPALLING. APPARENTLY MERCEDES KNEW OF THIS MATTER ALL ALONG AND DID NOTHING. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP NOW AND I HAVE TO PAY $1,600 TO HAVE THE CONDUCTOR PLATE AND VALVE BODY FIXED. I'M A SINGLE MOM, SELF EMPLOYED, BUT STILL A SINGLE MOM. THIS ISN'T RIGHT AND MERCEDES SHOULD BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO REMEDY THIS. "*TR

Oct 16, 2012

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2 complaints

I FILLED THE TANK OF OUR E320 CDI WITH DIESEL FUEL AT A LOCAL STATION AND DROVE THE SHORT DISTANCE HOME AND PARKED IN MY GARAGE. NEXT MORNING I NOTICED A PUDDLE OF DIESEL FUEL NEAR RIGHT-REAR TIRE. I DRIVE THE CAR NORMALLY TO WORK (~5 MILES) THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND NOTICED A PUDDLE OF DIESEL NEAR RIGHT REAR TIRE EACH TIME. DID A LITTLE ON-LINE RESEARCH AND LEARNED THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SENDER SEAL ON W211 MB'S, LIKE MINE. SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH MB OF GRAND BLANC AND THEY CONFRMED THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPLACED THE SEAL UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. IF I WERE NOT UNDER WARRANTY, MB WOULD HAVE REFUSED TO PAY, FROM WHAT PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM ARE REPORTING ON MB FORUMS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT SUCH A PROBLEM WOULD HAPPEN ON A MB. MINE IS A DIESEL, SO A FIRE WAS UNLIKELY, BUT THIS HAPPENS WITH GAS VERSIONS AS WELL AND THAT IS DANGEROUS. MB SHOULD BE FORCED TO DO A RECALL. *TR

Sep 21, 2012

I NOTICED FUEL STAINS ON BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK AND SMELL OF DIESEL IN MY GARAGE ESPECIALLY AFTER FILL UP. I TOLD THE DEALER WHEN I HAD THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. THEY SAID I HAD A FUEL LEAK AND THE FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO FIND THE SOURCE. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE TANK, SENDING UNIT, OR SEALS....ALL VERY EXPENSIVE TO DIAGNOSE/ REPAIR. I MET WITH THE SERVICE MGR TO SEEK AN OUT OF WARRANTY COVERAGE AND GOT NOTHING. I CALLED MERCEDES CORPORATE CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY DECLINED TO COVER ANY OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR COSTS. I REMOVED THE REAR SEAT AND FOUND FUEL PUDDLING AROUND THE SENDING UNIT (IN THE TANK) ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE. IT IS UNCONSCIONABLE THAT THERE ARE FUEL LEAKS IN A HIGH LINE EXPENSIVE CAR LIKE THIS. MERCEDES CUSTOMERS SHOULD RIGHTFULLY EXPECT A LEAK FREE FUEL TANK FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR. IT IS SHAMEFUL THAT MERCEDES DOESN'T OWN UP TO IT AND ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE AND FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. *TR

Mar 08, 2012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LIGHT INDICATING CHECK OIL LEVEL AT NEXT REFUELING. HAD VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY EXAMINED BY MERCEDES BENZ DEALER. ENGINE OIL LEVEL OKAY. NO CODES CAME UP FOR OIL SENSOR. CAR HAS 66,239 MILES. WAS TOLD BY MBZ DEALER THAT BALANCE SHAFT NEEDS REPLACEMENT DUE TO SPROCKET FAILURE (COMING APART); GEAR IS WORN. NEEDS $6,200 OF REPAIR. CALLED MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA WHO SAID THAT TO DATE, NO RECALLS OR CAMPAIGNS HAVE BEEN INITIATED FOR THIS COMPLAINT. CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO MBZ SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE USING MBZ SYNTHETIC OIL AND MBZ PARTS, IF AND WHEN NECESSARY. THE INTERNET IS REPLETE WITH COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME TYPE FROM ALL OVER U.S. AND CANADA. *TR

Jan 08, 2012

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SO I TOOK IT TO THE MB DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A BALANCE SENSOR LOCATED INSIDE THE ENGINE AND IT COST $7000.00 TO FIX CAUSE THE ENTIRE ENGINE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT, MY CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR MB CARS AS WELL. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR BENZ AND THERFORE THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME RECALL ON IT BY NOW. *TR

Dec 19, 2011

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

2 complaints

SRS SYSTEM SHUT DOWN ON 2006 MERCEDES BENZ 350E 4-MATIC. LIGHT CAME ON DASH NOTIFYING ME OF THE FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM. TOOK TO DEALER WHO INFORMED ME OF CODE 9103 "RESISTANCE IN DRIVERS AIRBAG" INFORMED THAT HARNESS IN STEERING COLUMN WAS DESIGNED TOO SHORT AND WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TELESCOPED OUT THE WIRE WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK SHUTTING DOWN THE SRS SYSTEM. REPLACEMENT PART # 211-440-4509 IS A LONGER HARNESS DEMONSTRATING THAT MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT. R&R REQUIRES REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN COVER, 3 HOURS OF LABOR, COSTING OVER $600 INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS. SINCE THE PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND RESULTS IN AN INEFFECTIVE SAFETY SYSTEM, THESE HARNESSES SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR

Jan 05, 2010

MERCEDES BENZ 2006 E350. THE STEERING WHEEL ELECTRICAL HARNESS IS TO SHORT AND COMES APART DISABLING ALL AIRBAGS. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT THE COMPANY WON'T PAY TO CORRECT IT. THE REPAIR IS PROHIBITIVE AT $715.00 THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY DEFECT!! *TR

Dec 30, 2009

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

Mercedes Benz issued a recall and extended a warranty on its 2003-2005 E Class SBC braking systems (recall # 2005110001) and extended the warranty to 25 years; the 2006 E Class models have the exact same SBC braking system but is not included in the recall. Mercedes needs to add the 2006 E Class models to recall # 2005110001. My 2006 is experiencing the same SBC issues the 2003-2005 models are known to have but because my vehicle is 2006 it is not covered by the extended warranty.

Dec 03, 2025

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

1 complaint

The engine in these cars are defective and can cause serious harm due to a part that was put inside the motor made of plastic. There was a lawsuit but if you didn’t get in on it you losses out for not knowing. I was recently at Mercedes dealership to fix recalls and they brushed me off. The car can catch fire and I’m already experiencing engine failure after only owning the car for a year. They don’t care because it’s an old car but it’s still being sold to unsuspecting buyers. I’m not the only one there are thousands of us who are at risk driving these cars because Mercedes won’t admit their off the showroom floor mistake.

Aug 29, 2024

Injuries: 1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

I NEED HELP WITH MY CRANKSHAFT PLEASE I SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM

Mar 18, 2021

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON US 50 MY THE SBC FAILED WHILE DRIVING 60MPH I HAD NO BRAKES THE INDICATORS TOLD ME TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TO DEPRESS BRAKES FULLY. THAT'S HARD TO DO WHN UR GOING 60MPH... SO I HAD TO LET THE VEHICLE DRIFT UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY... PLEASE GET MB TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE... AFTER THIS INCIDENT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID AS A RESULT OF THE ENGINE REVVING SO HIGH WHEN THE BREAKS FAILED I GOT TROUBLE CODES P0016 AND P0017.. RELATED TO THE BALANCE SHAFT... THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED... BASED ON THE PRICE I WAS QUOTED IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE I WAS TOLD IT WILL COST BETWEEN 4 TO $5.000 USD FOR REPAIRS.

Dec 29, 2019

AIR BAGS,WHEELS

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE STRUCK AN OBJECT AND CAUSED FOUR AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE TIRE WAS DESTROYED ON IMPACT, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED AT ALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CALLED MERCEDES-BENZ OF COCONUT CREEK AT 954-406-1167 (LOCATED AT 4250 N. STATE ROAD 7, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S NUMBER AND WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VEHICLE STRUCK AN OBJECT, WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT THE DEALER'S DIAGNOSIS AND STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT SENT PICTURES OF THE TIRE, AIR BAGS, AND VEHICLE TO THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT CHANGE THE MANUFACTURER'S DECISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000. *LN CONSUMER STATED COMPLAINT NUMBER 11268700 CONCERNING TO THOUSAND AND SIX MERCEDES E 500 AFTER THE AIRBAG EXPLODED INSIDE THE CAR THIS LITTER FROM MERCEDES USA RESPONDING TO MY COMPLAIN TO THEM WHAT THEY SAYING THE CAR IMPACTED SOMETHING BEFORE THE AIRBAG EXPLODED. *JB *DT *TR

Oct 15, 2019

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

IN JANUARY 2018, MY CAR HAD DEVELOPED SBC MALFUNCTION ISSUES AND I TOOK IT TO THE AND THEY QUOTED ME $ 2,700+/- TO FIX THE ISSUE. I THEN CALLED MB USA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SBC UNIT WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED FOR 10YRS AND THAT I HAD JUST CROSSED THAT LIMIT. I THEN REACHED OUT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO AGREED TO REPLACE THE UNIT FOR $865 (PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RECEIPT). I WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE THE SBC UNIT FROM MB OF CLEAR LAKE FOR $1,045.70 . THUS, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR REPAIR AND SAVE MY SELF ABOUT $1,000 AS MB WAS NOT COVERING ITS REPAIR. ON SEPTEMBER 2018 I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MB USA, INDICATING THAT THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS REIMBURSABLE. I REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER AND PROVIDED ALL THE DOCUMENTS THAT THEY REQUESTED. HOWEVER, I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR CAN BE REIMBURSED ONLY IF IT WAS DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. I BELIEVE THIS IS NOT A FAIRWAY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WHEN ALL THE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR A LEGITIMATE REIMBURSABLE. MB I BELIEVE IS NOT ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE IN RECOVERING MY DUE REFUND FOR A FAULTY SBC UNIT. I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO MB USA AND THEY REACHED OUT TO ME WITH THE ANSWER, "NOT UNLESS REPAIR DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER" THANK YOU.

May 07, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

CHECK LIGHT

Mar 07, 2018

SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE "REDUCE BRAKING POWER" WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENTRO SONIC BRAKE CONTROL UNIT FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL TANK UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT FRACTURED AND SPILLED FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. CENTENNIAL IMPORTS IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENTRO SONIC BRAKE CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Feb 26, 2018

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL , OIL LEAK ,ELECTRICAL HARNESS

Jan 21, 2018

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

THE PASENGER-SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT A COLLISION. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT EVEN HITTING A POTHOLE.

Nov 08, 2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL THAT HAS A SERVICE THRESHOLD. WHEN THIS THRESHOLD IS REACHED THE BRAKE SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO NON POWER ASSISTED HYDRAULIC MODE TO THE FRONT WHEELS ONLY. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING AND RESULTS IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. I HAVE SENT A COPY OF THE MERCEDES SERVICE BULLETIN S142.46-P-0012A WHICH ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE. MERCEDES STOPPED INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM IN 2006. AT THE VERY LEAST, MERCEDES SHOULD ISSUE A MANDATORY RECALL TO INTERROGATE THESE VEHICLES WITH STAR DAS TO DETERMINE HOW CLOSE TO THE SERVICE THRESHOLD THE SBC UNIT IS AND REPLACE THEM AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.

Oct 31, 2017

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

CAR AIR BAGS NOT ADJUSTING CAR.

Feb 24, 2017

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE APPROACHED A RAMP AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. MESSAGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED THAT READ "REDUCED BRAKE PRESSURE AND DEPRESS BRAKE FULLY", "TRACTION CONTROL", "ABS", AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS". IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF, RESTARTED, AND DRIVEN HOME. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

Aug 03, 2016

AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AND MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE REAR PASSENGER (BEHIND THE DRIVER).

Jun 29, 2016

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OFF THE FRWY AND WAS TURNING ON THE RAMP WHEN MY BRAKES STOPPED WORKING

Jan 11, 2016

AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

I AM REPORTING A VERY SERIOUS, DISTURBING, SHOCKING AND TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON 9/12/2015 ON RANDALL ROAD IN ELGIN, IL USA AT 2:35 PM JUST AFTER BIG TIMBER ROAD SIGNAL.MY SOUTHBOUND 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350 CAR WAS HIT BY THE HIGH SPEED OUT OF CONTROL NORTHBOUND 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA, WHICH HAD CROSSED/SWERVED THE CENTER LINE AND RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION/CRASH.....UPDATED 10-27-15 *BF *JS

Oct 05, 2015

Crash: 1

Injuries: 7

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

THE ENGINE OF MY CAR STALLED SUDDENLY, BRAKING POWER WAS REDUCED DRAMATICALLY. I WAS ABOUT TO GET INTO A SERIOUS CRASH BUT LIKELY THIS HAPPENED IN A LOCAL STREET AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN EVERYONE WAS READY TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. MY DEALER TOLD ME THE ENGINE STALLED DUE TO A BROKEN VACUUM INTAKE MANIFOLD LINKAGE WHICH CONTROLS AIR IN AND OUT IN THE SYSTEM. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE MANIFOLD ($2100) AND MERCEDES BENZ DOES NOT OFFER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS COMPONENT. I WAS SURPRISED WITH THE QUALITY OF MB ESPECIALLY WHEN I CHECKED THE INTERNET TO FIND OUT HUNDREDS WITH THE SAME INCIDENT AND WITH MANY UNPLEASANT CUSTOMERS. THE BROKEN INTAKE MANIFOLD LINKAGE IS 100% DESIGN ISSUE. MY CAR HAS 107K MILES, I HAD MY EXTENDED WARRANTY UP UNTIL 100K, SO I CAN'T BELIEVE THESE 7K MILES CAUSED THIS LINKAGE TO BE BROKEN. IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE (PROBABLY CHEAP PLASTIC PART THAT AGED OVER TIME). MB HAD SEVERAL EXTENDED WARRANTY ON OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS SUCH AS: GAS TANK ($2,400) AND SBC PUMP ($2,000) DUE TO FATAL INCIDENTS, SO I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE IN CAR CRASHES BEFORE MB OFFERS THIS EXTENDED WARRANTY. I CAN'T BELIEVE I AM SAYING THIS ABOUT MB QUALITY, BUT JUST GO ONLINE AND YOU WILL FIND OUT MORE AND MORE ABOUT THESE ISSUES. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS COMPONENT IS THE FACT THAT IT IS UNPREDICTABLE BECAUSE IT DEPENDS ON THE POSITION OF THESE FLABS (CLOSED, SEMI OPENED, OPENED POSITION). WHICH MAKES IT SCARY TO DRIVE THE CAR WHEN YOU KNOW THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AT ANY TIME AND IT COULD IMPACT YOUR LIFE AND THE LIVES OF YOUR BELOVED ONES AND PROBABLY OTHERS WHO WOULD BE DRIVING AROUND YOU.

Sep 27, 2015

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

FOR SEVERAL TIMES NOW I CAN SMELLING A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, EVEN MORE SO AFTER PUMPING GAS ON THE CAR. SOMETIMES I CAN SEE A SMALL LEAK INTO THE PARKING SPACE.

Aug 16, 2015

STEERING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

VEHICLE WENT INTO LOW GEAR UNSUSPECTINGLY, AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE WITHOUT AND WARNING. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 30MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT BACK INTO HIGHER GEAR. VEHICLE IS PARKED AND VEHICLE IS STILL STRUCK IN LOW GEAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF LOWER GEAR.I NOTICE YOU HAVE A RECALL ITEM LI27-22 COMPONET 103700 POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER 6-29-11 NHTSA ITEM 10038976 AND ONE DATED BY NHTSA DATED 7-24-14 COMPONENT 103000POWER TRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ITEM#10056470

Aug 10, 2015

SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I AM A DISABLED VETERAN AND ON APRIL 30, 2015 MY CAR SMELLED LIKE GAS. MERCEDES BENZ USA SAID TO TAKE IT TO NEAREST DEALER ATLANTA CLASSIC CARS IN GWINNETT COUNTY, GA. THE PROBLEM: LEAKING FUEL TANK, IT TOOK 120 DAYS TO REPLACE THE TANK. THE CAR STILL SMELLS LIKE GAS, THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED REPLACE THE SEAT CUSHIONS, AND THE FELT. BOTH ARE WET FROM GAS, AND HAS GAS VAPORS ON IT. THE TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME HOW TO LIFT UP THE SEATS, AND I TOOK PICTURES OF THE WET SEAT CUSHIONS, AND THE WET FELT. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME $565.00. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A PROBLEM THAT I DID NOT CAUSE; THIS WAS CAUSED BY A LEAKING FUEL TANK. MY THROAT BURNS FROM THE GAS SMELLS, MY EYES WATER, AND I'M GETTING HEADACHES. PART OF MY DISABILITY IS ASTHMA AND THE FUMES IN THIS CAR EXACERBATES THE ASTHMA. I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ USA AND THEY SAID UNFORTUNATELY THEY COVERED JUST THE PART! THIS IS HORRIBLE, AND DANGEROUS TO RIDE AROUND WITH WET SEAT CUSHIONS WITH GAS ON THEM. I CANT BELIEVE MERCEDES IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. THIS IS A FIRETRAP AND THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THE SEAT CUSHIONS AND FELT AT NO COST TO ME THE CONSUMER!

Jul 17, 2015

Injuries: 1

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

THERE IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS (MBEC) BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURER'S AND/OR DESIGN DEFECT WHICH CAUSES THIS VEHICLE TO NOT GO INTO PROPER GEAR AND/OR STALL SUDDENLY PUTTING THE PUBLIC AT RISK. I BARELY ESCAPED BEING SMASHED INTO BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE MAKING A ROUTINE LEFT HAND TURN INTO A GAS STATION BECAUSE MY MBEC WAS STUCK IN GEAR AND DID NOT ACCELERATE AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED AND DESIGNED TO DO BUT RATHER SPUTTERED AT LESS THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR (MPH). THE ONLY REASON I WAS NOT T-BONED AND LIKELY SERIOUSLY INJURED ALONG WITH OTHER PEOPLE WAS BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVERS SWERVED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC CAUSING THOSE DRIVERS TO ALSO SWERVE. MIRACULOUSLY NO ONE WAS INJURED, THIS TIME. ALSO, THE REASON WHY I WAS TURNING INTO THE GAS STATION WAS BECAUSE I WAS FORCED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE MY MBEC WOULD NOT CHANGE GEAR AFTER I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS APPROACHING RED-LINING AT AND IT SEEMED LIKE THE ENGINE MIGHT BLOW. THE TIPTRONIC ALSO FAILED DURING THIS MALFUNCTION. I HAD THE AUTHORIZED MB DEALER THAT I HAVE USED SINCE I PURCHASED MY MBEC PICKUP MY VEHICLE TO LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AND MY ADVISOR TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW BALANCE SHAFT BECAUSE THE ONE IN MY VEHICLE HAD PREMATURELY WORN (EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ALWAYS STRINGENTLY FOLLOWED MY MB ADVISOR'S SUGGESTIONS) AND IT WOULD COST ROUGHLY $6,500. S/HE ALSO SAID THIS OCCURS IN ROUGHLY 15-20% OF '06 MBEC. BUT MB WOULD NOT FIX THIS SAFETY DEFECT UNLESS I PAID. WORSE YET, MY ADVISOR NEVER MADE ME AWARE OF THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE EVEN THOUGH S/HE PREVIOUSLY KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN AND AS A RESULT PUT THE PUBLIC AT RISK BY NOT ENABLING ME TO RESOLVE THIS SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY MODEL YEAR VEHICLE UNTIL THE OCCURRENCE OF A NEAR CATASTROPHE. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL NOW THAT THIS SAFETY DEFECT HAS COME TO LIGHT AND UNLESS THERE IS, THE PUBLIC WILL REMAIN AT SERIOUS RISK. *TR

Mar 19, 2015

SUSPENSION,WHEELS,ENGINE

1 complaint

REAR SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AIRBAGS LEAKING ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Feb 26, 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

THE SAME DAY PLATE LIGHT, TRUNK REMOTE OPENER STOP WORKING DUE TO MELTED BROWN WIRE IN THE TRUNK DEALER DO NOT WANT TO FIX ACTUALLY ASKED FOR 300 TO CHECK THE PROBLEM . A LOTS OF DISCUSSION IS GOING ON THE WEB TO SOLVE BUT I COULD NOT . FUEL SMELL IN THE GARAGE OFTEN. *TR

Aug 17, 2013

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I OWN A 2006 MERCEDES E-SERIES WITH 47,000 MILES. I HAVE NOTICED A FUEL SMELL WHEN THE CAR IS IN THE GARAGE AFTER REFILLING THE TANK. THE PROBLEM WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY FUEL TAN SEAL. THE DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION AND THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST IS OVER $600. IN RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET I FIND THIS IS A COMMON DANGEROUS PROBLEM BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. I ALSO FIND THAT IN INSTANCES WHERE THE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE PROBLEM RECURS A SHORT TIME LATER AND IT IS RELATED TO THE ENTIRE MECHANISM, NOT JUST THE SEAL. I FEEL THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY MERCEDES AND PLAN TO REPORT THIS TO THE NHTSA. PLEASE ADVISE. *TR

Aug 03, 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE

1 complaint

I HAD SO MANY PROBLEM WITH MY MERCEDES E350, BUT WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I COULDN'T BELIEVE WAS THE BALANCE SHAFT. IT WAS IN WARRANTY SO I DIDN'T PAY A CENT BUT WHEN THEY RETURNED THE CAR BACK WAS NOT THE SAME ANY MORE, THE TAIL LIGHT WAS CRACKED AND THE A/C OPENING ARE INSIDE. THE CAR IS NOT ANY MORE THE SAME, SOMETIMES IS SHAKING, AND HAS SO MANY OTHER PROBLEMS. I SAW ONLINE THAT MERCEDES HAS TO MANY CARS WITH THIS DEFECTS THAT BRINGS MORE PROBLEMS, SO I'M ASKING WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR A RECALL?????? *TR

Oct 15, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

2006 MERCEDES BENZ MODEL E350. STRONG FUEL ODOR EMANATING FROM REAR AREA (TRUNK) OF VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE. CAR WOULD NOT START AND TOWED BY AAA TO MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP/CAR REPAIR. AAA TOW DRIVER STATED THAT THE ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS SO STRONG HE WAS TEMPTED IN CALLING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED US AT FIRST THAT CAR WAS FULL OF WATER. ORIGINALLY THE MECHANIC CLAIMED HE FOUND A POOL OF WATER INSIDE THE CAR'S TRUNK. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE TECHNICIAN OF OUR COMPLAINT OF A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL COMING FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT WAS AT THIS TIME THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE FOUND A HEAVY POOL OF FUEL IN THE TRUNK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE FUEL LEAK. THEY CHANGED THE GASOLINE TANK AND FUEL PUMP BUT WERE UNCERTAIN OF THE ACTUAL CAUSE OF THE LEAK. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR ONE WEEK. MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FUEL LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A FACTORY DEFECT AND NOT BY WEAR AND TEAR OF THE PARTS AND WE WERE CHARGED FOR ALL THE REPAIRS. WE ARE AWARE THAT SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR THE SAME MERCEDES BENZ MODEL IN OTHER STATES. WE FEEL THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED URGENTLY BEFORE SOMEONE EITHER GETS HURT OR LOSES THEIR LIFE. *TR

Sep 20, 2012

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

DRIVING EAST ON US 30 IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC ON WET PAVEMENT (DUE TO PREVIOUS RAIN) BETWEEN TORONITO STREET AND LOUCKS MILL ROAD IN YORK, PA, I ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN TO STAY WITH THE TRAFFIC AND REALIZED THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING, I APPLIED FULL PRESSURE EXPECTING THE ABS TO ACTIVATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I RAN INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AHEAD WHICH WENT INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. THE IMPACT DID NOT ACTIVATE THE AIRBAGS. MY SEAT BELT HELD ME BUT I DID RECEIVE WHIP-LASH. THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED MY CAR. *TR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MERCEDES BENZ STATING THE IMPACT DAMAGE WAS BELOW AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THRESHOLDS AND THE EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, REVEALED NO DEFECT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. UPDATED IVOQ 01/06/12. *TT

Oct 28, 2011

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

I JUST WAS ADVISED BY MY MERCEDES ONLY INDEPENDENT GARAGE THAT THE ON-GOING CEL ON MY 2006 E350 (48000 MILES) IS FOR THE CAMSHAFT WEAR MENTIONED IN THIS LAWSUIT. THE MECHANIC ADVISES REPAIR COST IS $6200. HE HAS THE BULLETIN AND HAS SEEN THIS ISSUE IN MULTIPLE CARS. I WILL BE COMPLAINING TO THE NHTSA AND HOPING NHTSA CAN RECOVER MY DAMAGES FOR THIS OBVIOUS AND KNOWN DEFECT.CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS STAR DIAGNOSIS INDICATED : CODE 1200 AND 1208 ( P0016 AND P0017) FOR MB E350 2006 48000 MIL MERCEDES HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE 2007 AND HAS FAILED TO NOTIFY ANY OWNERS OF THE PROBLEM. PROBABLY BECAUSE THE REPAIR IS SO EXPENSIVE RANGING FROM $4,000-$8,000 AND WITH MOST, THE PROBLEM DOESN'T SHOW UP UNTIL AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. SO IT'S A WIN-WIN SITUATION FOR MERCEDES. I DON'T FEEL ALL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE BECAUSE MERCEDES OFFERED TO PUT A LITTLE "GOODWILL CASH" TOWARDS A REPAIR THAT COST ME THOUSANDS THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE COVERED IN FULL. AND THEIR 2 "RULES" FOR QUALIFYING FOR "GOODWILL ASSISTANCE" FOR THE REPAIR HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REPAIR. IT'S NOT PREVENTABLE. IF YOUR VEHICLES FALLS BETWEEN THE SERIAL NUMBERS, YOUR BALANCE SHAFT WILL FAIL. ON FACEBOOK SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BALANCE SHAFT YOU CAN GET INFORMATION AND A NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED. HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/EDIT.... PLEASE HELP ME TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE!!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Sep 03, 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE, LIGHTING, FUEL INJECTION AND REST OF CRITICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE VEHICLE HAS DISINTEGRATED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS USED AN INFERIOR AND UNSUITABLE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES, WHICH, IS BRITTLE, CRACKING AND FALLING OFF EXPOSING BARE WIRES, CREATING AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THE WIRE INSULATION DETERIORATION IS CAUSING THE WIRES TO SHORT AND PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. THIS IS CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. (POSSIBLE, FIRE IN ENGINE, ETC). DUE TO THE SERIOUSNESS, I RECOMMEND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ORDER THE MANUFACTURE TO PROPERLY INVESTIGATE AND ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THIS WIDESPREAD DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO ORDER A RECALL. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW AND OPERATED IT UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED BY MERCEDES BENZ AUTHORIZED DEALERS SINCE IT WAS NEW. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL KEPT AND MAINTAINED. YOUR ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! THANK YOU! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

May 23, 2011

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS

1 complaint

FUEL TANK SEALS ARE LEAKING CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN I PARK IN MY GARAGE THERE IS A GASOLINE SMELL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OPERATES AT A HIGH TEMP. MAKING THE CAR UNSAFE IN A CLOSED IN PLACE. DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH PALM BEACH SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPAIR COST IS $680. SAFER A BATTLE THEY OFFERED $217 CREDIT. I REFUSED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR ON A CAR THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT. *TR

Nov 18, 2010

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

2006 MERCEDES BENZ E320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE BEING CLASSIFIED AS UNSAFE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED FROM THE DAY SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT, THE VEHICLE PULLED SEVERELY TO THE RIGHT. THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN SWERVING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. ALSO THE VEHICLE MADE A STRANGE SOUND WHEN THE CONSUMER BACKED UP AND TURNED TO THE RIGHT. *JB

May 04, 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

CAR'S (MERCEDES BENZ E350 SDN 2006) FUEL GAUGE SHOWED THAT THE TANK WAS HALF FULL. ABOUT TEN MINUTES INTO THE DRIVE, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AUTOMATICALLY FROM 65 MPH TO 0 MPH. POLICE WERE CALLED TO PREVENT A PILE ON CRASH. TOWED CAR TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT THERE WAS A GAUGE MALFUNCTION. REPLACED GAUGE. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE VERY SAME PROBLEM RECURS. LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THE FUEL GAUGE IS UNRELIABLE CAN CREATE A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IN FREEWAY DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS TO FIX THESE ISSUES. WHILE FIXING THE SENSORS, THE CAR HAD A DISTINCT GASOLINE ODOR ESPECIALLY WHEN TANK WAS FULL. THE DEALER DID A SMOKE TEST AND CONCLUDED THAT THE TANK WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NOW, WITH A NEW TANK, AND NEW SENSORS FOR FUEL SUPPLY, THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF A FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FUEL SAFETY LIGHT IN NEVER TRIGGERED WHEN THE GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS SO THE DRIVER HAS NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT THE GAS IS RUNNING OUT. *TR UPDATED 01/13/11 *BF UDDATED 03/24/11

Feb 16, 2010

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON MERCEDES-BENZ E350'S. TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO KNOCKING/RUMBLING BULL.#10016629. DEALER SAYS THAT ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. PLEASE ASSIST. *TR

Jun 18, 2009

SEATS

1 complaint

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES BENZ E350 WAGON. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO WAGON MODE, SHE IS UNABLE TO ADJUST THE PASSENGER SEAT IN ORDER TO ALLOW A PASSENGER TO SAFELY TRAVEL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT PARTICULAR MANNER. THE ISSUE WAS NOTICED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 07/28/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT ADJUST. IT POSITIONED THE PASSENGER TO CLOSE TO THE AIR BAG AND WINDSHIELD. UPDATED 07/30/09.*JB

Sep 17, 2008

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

I HAD MY CAR MAYBE 2 MONTHS BEFORE I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS TRANSMISSION FIRST THEY SAID A TRANSMISSION MODULE WAS BURNED OUT AND IT HAD A RECALL I TOOK IT BACK SEVERAL TIMES I WASN'T NOTIFIED OF THIS ISSUE BUT KEPT HAVING IT. (PARK PLACE DALLAS) THEN I TOOK IT TO AUSTIN THEY WORKED ON IT SEVERAL TIMES SAME ISSUE NOW NOV THE ISSUE WAS SO BAD I WAS GOING DOWN THE STREET 25 MPH COULDN'T GO ANY FASTER AND WHEN THEY PICKED UP THE CAR THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND IT BUT A SOLENOID SWITCH HAD BURNED OUT I THOUGHT IT WAS THE HEATER THEY SAID IT WAS A RECALL ON THIS PART ALSO 3 WEEKS LATER BURNING AGAIN DRAGGING AGAIN WHEN DRIVING THEY SAID THE SOLENOID SWITCH RECALLED AGAIN. THEY KEPT THE CAR UNTIL 2/25/2008 SINCE CHRISTMAS EVE . I CALLED CORPORATE AND THEY HAD A REP WHO CONTACTED MERCEDES OF GEORGETOWN ,TX THEIR RESOLUTION WAS FOR ME TO PAY ANOTHER 15-20 THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THEY WOULD GIVE ME A NEW VEHICLE . I CALLED AN ATTORNEY WHO SAID THEY COULD SWITCH VIN NUMBERS WITH MY LENDER AND REPLACE THIS JUNK THAT I AM DRIVING. I CAME TO MERCEDES LOOKING FOR A DEPENDABLE CAR GAVE THEM $20,000 DOWN ON A $58,000 CAR THINKING THAT FOR AT LEAST 7 TO 8 YEARS FOR THIS PRICE I WOULD HAVE A DEPENDABLE CAR THIS CAR IS JUNK WHY MUST I CONTINUE TO ADD ON TO MY PAYMENT DUE TO THEIR MESS EVERY ITEM RECALLED HAS BEEN RECALLED AT LEAST 2 TIMES IT'S ALSO NOT FAIR THEY DIDN'T NOTIFY OTHER BUYERS WHAT WILL THEY DO WHEN THEY NO LONGER HAVE WARRANTIES . *TR

Feb 25, 2008

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

NO CHILD SAFETY LOCKS FOR THE REAR SEATS. THE CHILD IS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE THE CAR IS AT SPEED. THE DOORS DO LOCK AUTOMATICALLY AT 9 MPH BUT YOU CAN OPEN THE DOOR BY PULLING THE LOCK UP THEN PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE OPEN. *NM

Dec 20, 2006

AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR LIKE ROTTEN EGGS OBSERVED IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A PARKING SPACE TO OPEN UP, THE ENGINE REVVED AND ACCELERATED FORWARD ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. THE SPEED AT IMPACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS 40 MPH. AFTER THE IMPACT THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF HOWEVER THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND THE FRONT WHEELS WERE STILL SPINNING AND SMOKING. THE SEATBELTS WERE WORN AT THE TIME OF IMPACT, BUT REMOVED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.

Oct 10, 2006

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

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