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WDBUF65J53A••••••2006 Mercedes Benz E320
This build draws 6.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 build (14 vs 2).
14on this build
36on the model
16builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 5Fuel/propulsion System 5Air Bags 2Fuel System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemApr 2018
Fuel leaking to the inside of passenger compartment under access port under rear seat cushion, that's the location of the fuel pump. I made an appointment with tucson mercedes benz to inspect the car since I believed that a mercedes recall would correct the problem. I had…
Service BrakesDec 2017
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. While driving approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard without stopping or slowing the vehicle. The vehicle made a beeping sound and the stop engine and brake failure warning indicators illuminated. The dealer…
SuspensionFeb 2016
I have problem with front suspencion on floor
Fuel SystemAug 2013
My wife was driving home from work when she smelled a noxious gasoline odor. Took car for repairs on aug 23, 2013. Had to replace the auxiliary (sending) pump and the cable harness attached to the fuel tank. Mercedes has had numerous issues with the fuel tank and pump but they…
Power TrainApr 2013
Car is used only for work and mostly highway driving for appointments. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out on the e320. An investigation reveled that a valve had failed in the radiator causing coolant from the engine to mix in with the transmission fluid which in turn…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WDBUF65J53A196261 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.