2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
1 recalls — 61 complaints — 6 TSBs
01I005000 Apr 15, 2001
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000 SLK AND E-CLASS VEHICLES. SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LEFT PARKED IN HIGH TEMPERATURES DURING WARMER MONTHS.
Remedy
MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Complaint Statistics
61 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 |
| TIRES:VALVE | 2 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 27, 2012
Incident date: Aug 18, 2012
MY 2000 E320 HAS EXCESSIVE RUST ISSUES THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE BODY. I WAS TOLD BY MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE USE OF A NEW WATER BASED PAINT USED BETWEEN 1997-2002 BUT BECAUSE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD THEY CAN NOT HELP ME OR OFFER... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 3, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT SPRING TOWER HAD FRACTURED. HE ALSO NOTICED CORR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2011
Incident date: Mar 15, 2011
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 E320. I HAVE BEEN HAVING CHRONIC PROBLEMS WITH HEADLAMPS, FOG LIGHTS, AND BRAKE LAMPS GOING OUT VERY FREQUENTLY. OFTEN, I RECEIVE AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT THE "LAMPS ARE INOPERABLE", AFTER CHECKING ALL BULBS, I FIND THIS IS NOT THE CASE, MERCEDES MAY NOT ADMIT TO THIS, BUT TH... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Jun 16, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES E 320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY PANEL ON THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACTS PERSONAL MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHIN A YEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE R... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 15, 2010
FAULTY CAM AND CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAUSED ENGINE TO DIE (STALL) IN THE MID TRAFFIC ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS. DEALER REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR 003-153-28-28 AND SENDER UNIT 004-153-69-28, INDICATING THE CAUSE AS AN INTERNAL FAULT. DEALER'S SERVICE REP INDICAT... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 5, 2010
Incident date: Dec 28, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 320 WAGON WHICH WAS PURCHASED USED IN MARCH 2003. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 40 MPH, THE CONTACT THOUGHT HE HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING AND THERE WAS A VIOLENT VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THEN, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE COUL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 15, 2009
Incident date: Nov 1, 2009
90K MILES GAUGE CLUSTER LED CLOCK AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYS FAILING. CAN NOT READ NUMBER. NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS LESS THAN 100K MILES AND IT'S A 2000 I HAD A 1996 AND NOW A 1993 WITH ALMOST TWICE THE MILEAGE AND ALL THE DISPLAYS WORK. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 7, 2009
Incident date: Dec 6, 2008
MY CAR IS A 2000 MERCEDES E320 WITH ONLY 43,000 MILES AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING FOR THE LAST 10,000 MILES. THE BENZ WON'T REPLACE IT OR FIX IT. THE DISPLAYS DON'T WORK!!! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2008
Incident date: Jan 4, 2005
2000 E320 CLUSTER IS NOT WORKING WHAT NUMBER AND DATE IS NOT SHOWING UP. I SEE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM I AM HAVING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2008
Incident date: Jul 18, 2008
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, A SMALL AMOUNT OF CONDENSATION DRIPPED FROM A WATER BOTTLE SITTING IN THE CENTER CUP HOLDER. IMMEDIATELY, THE WIDOWS WENT DOWN STARTLING ME AS TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THE WINDOW BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND AT THIS POINT WAS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2008
Incident date: Aug 18, 2008
DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD WITHOUT THE USE OF POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. CAR WOULD NOT START FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES. FINALLY STARTED AND DID NOT STALL AGAIN. NEXT DAY, SAME THING HAPPENED. WAS TOLD IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE CRAN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 14, 2008
Incident date: Apr 11, 2008
SPRING PERCH FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT SPRING TO BRAKE AND COLLAPSE ONTO TIRE.. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. *TR
SUSPENSION
Apr 14, 2008
Incident date: Apr 11, 2008
SPRING PERCH FAILED, CAUSING LEFT FRONT SPRING TO BRAKE AND COLLAPSE ONTO TIRE.. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS STOPPED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 25, 2008
Incident date: Mar 13, 2008
DRIVER SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND AS A RESULT, THE HEAT SHIELD AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN BENT FROM THE ENGINE ROTATING. THIS RESULTED IN THE ALUMINUM SHIELD JAMMING THE STEERING COLUMN FROM TURNING. THIS OCCURRED DURING A SHARP CORNER AND STEERING INPUTS TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE D... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 21, 2008
Incident date: Feb 21, 2008
2000 MERCEDES E320 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PIXEL FAILURE ..CLOCK AND GEAR SELECTION INDICATOR. REPLACED ORIGINALLY AT 60,000 KILOMETERS AND HAS RECENTLY FAILED AGAIN .MERCEDES WOULDN'T WARRANTY IT AS IT WAS OVER A YEAR. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED AFTER MARKET FOR $225.00 DOLLARS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
May 25, 2007
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
MY 2000 MERCEDES E320 HAS INOPERABLE DISPLAYS FOR THE GEAR, TEMPERATURE, AND TIME. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THIS IS MY WIFE'S VEHICLE. WITH THE DISPLAY BEING DEFECTIVE, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE WRONG GEAR BECAUSE THERE IS NO VISUAL VERIFICA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 18, 2007
THERE ARE MANY OWNERS OF W210 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 OWNERS THAT ARE HAVING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTIONS. THE WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUSTER ARE WITH THE GEAR SELECTED, CLOCK, AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. THE DISPLAYS EITHER HAVE MISSING PIXELS OR ARE COMPLETELY NOT VISIBLE. ON MY VEHICLE, THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 14, 2006
Incident date: Oct 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER, AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE ME CONTROL ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 8, 2006
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
I WANT TO BRING THIS MATTER TO YOU REGARDING THE MERCEDES BENZ MODEL W210 1997/2002 THEY ARE PRONE TO RUST ON THE DOOR/TRUNKS AND THE FRONT UPPER SPRING MOUNTS.. AS THE SPRING MOUNTS SEPARATED ON MY CAR AND CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING THE SPOT WELDS RUSTED OUT ON A SIX YEAR OLD CAR WITH 47,000 MILES T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 3, 2006
Incident date: Jul 20, 2006
SPILLED SMALL AMOUNT (2 OZ MAXIMUM) OF LIQUID FROM CUP HOLDER ONTO SHIFTER CONSOLE WHILE BRAKING. CAR WAS IMMEDIATELY DISABLED. IT WAS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. DEALER TELLS ME AND I HAVE SUBSEQUENTLY VERIFIED ON VARIOUS MERCEDES OWNER FORUMS THAT THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS CAR THAT SHO... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jul 19, 2006
Incident date: Mar 5, 2006
2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WITH 118,000 MILES, HAVING BEEN WELL-MAINTAINED, AND NEVER IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT, THE FRONT SUBFRAME OF THE CAR BROKE ALL THE WAY THROUGH, NEAR THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. THE FRONT END IMMEDIATELY MADE LOUD SCRAPING NOISES. UPON TAKING IT TO A DEALER, WE WERE TOLD IT WAS NOT SAFE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 9, 2005
Incident date: Jul 23, 2005
SEVER LOSS OF POWER DURING OPERATION AS A RESULT OF FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN MERCEDES E300 (2000 MODEL). *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 28, 2005
Incident date: Jul 27, 2005
DT: ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE STOPPED SUDDENLY. THEY PUSHED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK. CONSUMER WAITED 30-45 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN MOVED APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MILES AND THE IT STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 28, 2005
Incident date: Jun 24, 2005
DT: WHEN COFFEE SPILLED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE GEAR SHIFTER, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. *AK *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
I BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES BENZ E320 IN JULY 2004. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE FUSES REPLACED. FOR SOME REASON, THE LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS A FUSE PROBLEM OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I BELI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
I BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES BENZ E320 IN JULY 2004. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE FUSES REPLACED. FOR SOME REASON, THE LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS A FUSE PROBLEM OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I BELI... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 22, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2004
I BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES BENZ E320 IN JULY 2004. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE FUSES REPLACED. FOR SOME REASON, THE LIGHTS KEEP GOING OUT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS A FUSE PROBLEM OR IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I BELI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mar 21, 2005
Incident date: Mar 16, 2005
VEHICLE LOST BELT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. CONSUMER COULD STILL DRIVE CAR BUT POWER STEERING WAS LOST. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SERVICE ROAD. THEN, VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE SERPENTINE BELT MELTED AND FELL OFF. *AK CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY/ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER ST... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Nov 29, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2004
I PURCHASED A USED 2000 MERCEDES E320 ON NEAR THE END OF AUGUST 2004. APPROXIMATLY 45 DAYS LATER I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEED. IT COULD BE DESCRIBED AS A "RUBBER ON RUBBER" SQUEAKING NOISE. IT HAS SLOWLY GOTTEN LOUDER OVER THE PAST FE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Jul 19, 2004
Incident date: Jul 19, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WAS OPENED TO LET SOME PEOPLE IN VEHICLE. AIR BAG IN THE DOOR PREMATURELY DEPLOYED. HE SAID THIS HAPPENED BEFORE PASSENGER COULD STAND FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHAT FRIGHTENED CONSUMER WAS THAT IT HAPPENED MOMENTS BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ON THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 27, 2003
HEADLIGHT PLASTIC BULB HOLDER MELTED CAUSING WIRES TO BECOME BURNT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 14, 2004
VEHICLE HAS TWO DEFECTS THAT MAY INDIRECT CAUSE INJURY AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *PH THE VEHICLE HAS A SUNROOF DIRECTLY OVER THE SHIFTING CONSOLE AND HAS A CONSOLE THAT OPENS TO HOLD LIQUIDS DIRECTLY OVER THE SHIFTING CONSOLE. WHEN THERE WAS LESS THAN ONE MINUTE OF LIGHT RAIN, IT WILL G... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 14, 2004
VEHICLE HAS TWO DEFECTS THAT MAY INDIRECT CAUSE INJURY AND ARE VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *PH THE VEHICLE HAS A SUNROOF DIRECTLY OVER THE SHIFTING CONSOLE AND HAS A CONSOLE THAT OPENS TO HOLD LIQUIDS DIRECTLY OVER THE SHIFTING CONSOLE. WHEN THERE WAS LESS THAN ONE MINUTE OF LIGHT RAIN, IT WILL G... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 15, 2003
Incident date: May 13, 2003
THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T START. THE CONSUMER CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHICH STATED FLUIDS SPILLED ON THE SHIFT DEVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. MERCEDES E320. *NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2003
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
SMALL AMOUNT OF FLUID SPILLED FROM CUP HOLDER IN 2000 E320 DURING BRAKING. DISABLED THE CAR ALMOST IMMEDIATELY BY DESTROYING ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. CARBECAME STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. WHEN PULLED OFF HIGHWAY AND TRIED TO RESTART, CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK. TOLD BY MB DEALER IN FRESNO, CA THAT EVEN MIN... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Aug 8, 2002
WHILE ENTERING VEHICLE AND STARTING ENGINE UP DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY SHUT. THERE IS NO WARNING LIGHT OR SOUND TO NOTIFY DRIVER OR PASSENGERS THAT DOOR OR DOORS ARE STILL OPEN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, UNABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
TIRES:VALVE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
THE VALVE STEM CAPS WERE MISSING FROM TIRES.*JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
THE WASHER FLUID LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALSO THE WINDSHILED WIPER WAS NOISY.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, AND THERE WAS POOR ACCELERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
THE TRANSFER CASE AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WERE LEAKING. *JB
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THE CIGAR LIGHTER WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
CONSUMER STATED STEERING WHEEL WAS RUBBING/SQUEAKING WHEN MAKING TURNS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND STEERING RACK. *JB
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 8, 2001
CONSUMER STATED STEERING WHEEL WAS RUBBING/SQUEAKING WHEN MAKING TURNS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX AND STEERING RACK. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Nov 13, 2000
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT REGISTERING CORRECTLY, THE GAUGE WOULD READ 3/4 TANK WHEN TANK WAS ACTUALLY FULL, DEALER ORDERED AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INSTALLED SENDING UNIT. *JB
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 |
| 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 |
LI68.05-P-059193
Jun 20, 2014
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
8210196
Jun 4, 2008
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE AND ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE MODELS. MODEL 170, 202, 208 AND 210 MODELS. FRONT FOG LAMP(S) INOPERATIVE. MERCEDES-BENZ. *TT MODEL YEARS: 1994-2004. UPDATED 09/09/08. *PE
885040
Apr 5, 2005
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID OPENS OR CLOSES TOO QUICKLY WHILE OPERATING WITH REMOTE TRUNK LID CONTROL BUTTON. *TT
5410117
Oct 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER SHUTOFF DISPLAYED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WHILE DRIVING. *TT
2001040001
Apr 27, 2001
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT, REAR LEFT AND / OR RIGHT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS ON 2000 SLK AND E-CLASS VEHICLES. *TT
01002
Jan 5, 2000
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BRIEF INFORMATION ON INSTALLING TELEPHONE. *TT
MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS across all model years (1992–2006).
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Investigations
14
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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