1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
0 recalls — 1 complaints — 25 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
MAIN WIRE HARNESS DEFECTIVE. INSULATION LEADING TO ALL SENSORS AND GLOW PLUGS HAS DEGRADED OR DISAPPEARED. BARE METAL WIRE IS EXPOSED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVEABILITY, STALLING AND FIRE HAZARD AND SMOKE HAS BEEN DETECTED.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
25 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
LI54.65-P-072065
Dec 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI42.47-P-067502
Dec 9, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
LI27.50-P-071658
Sep 30, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
LI27.50-P-049281
Sep 22, 2020
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
LI32.22-P-071495
Jul 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRMATIC Fault Message "Max 80 km/ h (50 mph) " In Instrument Cluster
LI46 35-P-070153
Aug 19, 2019
010000 STEERING
Assessment of actuating and operating noise from steering
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI35 30-P-058566
Aug 5, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of rear axle
LI33 30-P-056665
Aug 5, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle
LI91 45-P-066075
Jul 23, 2018
150000 SEAT BELTS
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI54 30-P-068430
Jul 19, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Display of suspension setting in head unit implausible
LI72 20-P-068322
Jul 2, 2018
162600 STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Liftgate intermittently does not open fully
LI08.30-P-057146
Dec 4, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Various fault codes logged in power electronics control unit
LI07.08-P-060993
Mar 25, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up in instrument cluster, fault code U145400: "Implausible data were received from the ethanol sensor"
LI54.10-P-060034
Oct 17, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Vehicle cannot be unlocked (CL), engine does not start - 12V starter battery discharged
LI54.10-P-060034
Oct 17, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle cannot be unlocked (CL), engine does not start - 12V starter battery discharged
LI82.70-P-060004
Oct 14, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8
LI91.10-P-059373
Jul 10, 2014
220000 SEATS
Possible complaints: 1. Memory function of electric seat fore/aft adjustment not functioning. 2. Seat fore/aft adjustment with easy entry/exit feature not functioning. 3. Head restraint presetting not functioning. 4. Seat fore/aft adjus
LI82.30-P-059239
Jun 23, 2014
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
LI65.00-P-059054
May 19, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
AIRCAP functions excessively
LI82.85-P-058582
Mar 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console.
LI46.10-P-057961
Feb 18, 2014
010000 STEERING
Surface damage on steering wheel trim
GI88.40-P-057430
Feb 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Message in instrument cluster "DISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable - See Owner's Manual"
MERCEDES-BENZ E300 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E300 across all model years (2016–2017).
17
Total Recalls
237
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths