1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
0 recalls — 51 complaints — 39 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
51 total complaints
3 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 26, 2018
Incident date: Aug 13, 2018
THIS SILVER MERCEDES (NOT SURE THE YEAR) CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE FOR OVER TWO WEEKS, NO SIGNS OF IT BEING MOVED AT ALL. 16329 CHATSWORTH STREET DOORS ARE UNLOCKED AND I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY NEIGHBORS PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS VEHICLE, FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN IT EVER BE PARKED HERE. POSSI... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Aug 6, 2017
I HAVE PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING 2 TIRES AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DEVELOPED A SIDEWALL BULGE WHEN I WAS REVERSING INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THE SAME FAMILY OF TIRES HAVE A RECALL, AND WHILE MY SET ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, I HAVE THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEMS. IT APPEARS THAT THE BULGE WAS DU... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2017
Incident date: May 10, 2017
PASSENGER COIL SPRING SEAT BROKE , CAR IN GARAGE LAST 15 YEARS , NOT EVEN 100000 MILES YET
AIR BAGS
Jan 19, 2017
Incident date: Jan 19, 2017
YOUR WEB SITE STATES "INVALID REQUEST" WHEN I PLACE VIN NUMBER IN. CORRECT CHARACTERS WERE USED. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jun 14, 2016
Incident date: Jun 2, 2016
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFINC EAST ALONG HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD IN CHERRY HILL NJ, I WAS SLOWING TO A STOP APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT EVSHAM ROAD. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND GRINDING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END THAT ENDED WITH A LOUD CLANK ON THE GROUND. AFTER WHICH I SAW THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 24, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKING POWER DIMINISHED AND REQUIRED A LOT MORE PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO ST... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 24, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKING POWER DIMINISHED AND REQUIRED A LOT MORE PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 24, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKING POWER DIMINISHED AND REQUIRED A LOT MORE PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO ST... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015, 4:45 PM, AN ATTENDANT AT SAM'S CLUB GAS PUMPS, TULSA HILLS SHOPPING CENTER, TULSA, OK, OVERFLOWED THE GAS TANK, CREATING A SPILL LARGE ENOUGH THAT ABSORBENT MATERIALS WAS USED TO SOAK UP THE GAS ON THE PAVEMENT (VIDEO AVAILABLE FROM SAM'S). UPON LEAVING, THE ENGINE DI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Jan 21, 2015
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015, 4:45 PM, AN ATTENDANT AT SAM'S CLUB GAS PUMPS, TULSA HILLS SHOPPING CENTER, TULSA, OK, OVERFLOWED THE GAS TANK, CREATING A SPILL LARGE ENOUGH THAT ABSORBENT MATERIALS WAS USED TO SOAK UP THE GAS ON THE PAVEMENT (VIDEO AVAILABLE FROM SAM'S). UPON LEAVING, THE ENGINE DI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
HAD AN INSPECTION ON FRIDAY. FOUND PASSENGER SHOCK TOWER BROKEN FROM THE BODY FRAME, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. LOOKED IN MERCEDES BENZ WORLD WEBSITE, AND SAW MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TYPICAL ISSUE, PEOPLE MUST NOT BE REPORTING THIS TYPICAL RUST OF THE SPRING TOWER TO BODY RUST... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2014
HAD AN INSPECTION ON FRIDAY. FOUND PASSENGER SHOCK TOWER BROKEN FROM THE BODY FRAME, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. LOOKED IN MERCEDES BENZ WORLD WEBSITE, AND SAW MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TYPICAL ISSUE, PEOPLE MUST NOT BE REPORTING THIS TYPICAL RUST OF THE SPRING TOWER TO BODY RUST... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 2, 2014
Incident date: Nov 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 2, 2014
Incident date: Nov 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E-320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 25, 2011
Incident date: Nov 25, 2011
SOME RUST DAMAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON THE BODY OF THE CAR FOR QUITE SOME TIME, BUT NO MERCEDES MECHANICS SUGGESTED IT WAS STRUCTURAL OR DANGEROUS. RECENTLY, A LOUD CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BEGAN TO OCCUR WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN SUBJECTED TO BUMPS, EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. BY RE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 25, 2011
Incident date: Nov 25, 2011
SOME RUST DAMAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON THE BODY OF THE CAR FOR QUITE SOME TIME, BUT NO MERCEDES MECHANICS SUGGESTED IT WAS STRUCTURAL OR DANGEROUS. RECENTLY, A LOUD CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE BEGAN TO OCCUR WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN SUBJECTED TO BUMPS, EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. BY RE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 17, 2009
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
DURING THE COURSE OF OWNERSHIP OF AN 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 THE FRONT TOP SPRING SUPPORT A.K.A RUSTS OUT AND CAN EASILY DISINTEGRATE CAUSING COMPLETE FALLOUT OF THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND IF HAPPENING IN THE HIGHWAY IT CAN EASILY KILL YOU. LUCKILY FOR ME IT HAPPENED IN A 30 MPH ROAD WHERE THE SPR... Read more
VISIBILITY
May 18, 2009
Incident date: Jan 6, 2009
A/C, HEATER BLOWER, WINDOWS REGULATOR FAILED AS EXPECTED. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON DEFECT THAT HAS BEEN IGNORED BY MANUFACTURER EVEN WHEN LOTS OF PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINT ABOUT IT AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION THROUGH A RECALL OR AT LEAST ADMIT THERE'S A PROBLEM. THEN YOU ARE FORCED ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jan 17, 2009
Incident date: Jan 13, 2008
THE COIL SPRING AND TWO ROUND PLASTIC PARTS JUST FELL OFF ON OUR 1998 E320 MERCEDES BENZ FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAS 71,000 MILES AND NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 10, 2008
Incident date: Oct 2, 2008
I NOTICED WHILE AT A STOPLIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THAT MY STEERING COLUMN WAS VIBRATING, AS WELL AS THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT WAS ALSO VERY NOISY. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS HAD COLLAPSED! *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 10, 2008
Incident date: Nov 8, 2008
I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 E-320 DOWN A MAIN ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN MY FRONT SPRING CAME OFF THE FRAME AND FELL OFF MY CAR, CAUSING THE HOLE FRONT END TO DROP AND THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL. I WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH, MY FRONT END BOUNCED OFF THE GROUND, MY NECK AND BACK ARE HURT, AND MY EXHAUST ... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Feb 27, 2008
Incident date: Feb 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MERCEDES E320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO AIR BAG FAILURES PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS SEVERE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Apr 12, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
CONSUMER BRIDGESTONE TURANZA LS-H SIDEWALL FAILED WHILE DRIVING 60+ MILES. *TS THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES SUSTAINED TO THE REAR PASSENGER QUARTER PANEL, WHEEL AND RELATED EXPENSES. *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 24, 2005
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
MERCEDES E-320 1998, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, REF. ODI 10113529. *BF THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, JUMPING THE CURB AND CRASHED INTO A WOODEN FENCE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED IRREGULAR SPEED. THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKES THE ENTIRE TIME. MERCEDES F... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Apr 30, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LEFT FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT 18 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE AND NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. THE NEXT TIME THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. THE BLOW OUT WAS BETWEEN THE TIRE TREAD AND THE RIM. *LA THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE SECOND TIRE BLOWOUT WAS CAUSED BY ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Dec 31, 2003
Incident date: Dec 26, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BROKE. AS A RESULT THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NO REPORT OF IMPACT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
THE HARMONIC BALANCE, LOCATED IN THE CRANKSHAFT, FAILED AND CAUSED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. ALSO, SUN ROOF FRAME WAS FRACTURED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 23, 2003
Incident date: Oct 23, 2003
THE HARMONIC BALANCE, LOCATED IN THE CRANKSHAFT, FAILED AND CAUSED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. ALSO, SUN ROOF FRAME WAS FRACTURED. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
1998 MERCEDES E320 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS LOCKED BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. IN JUNE OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER WHICH WAS I... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
1998 MERCEDES E320 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS LOCKED BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. IN JUNE OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER WHICH WAS I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
1998 MERCEDES E320 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS LOCKED BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. IN JUNE OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER WHICH WAS I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
1998 MERCEDES E320 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS LOCKED BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. IN JUNE OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER WHICH WAS I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 7, 2003
Incident date: Oct 7, 2003
1998 MERCEDES E320 AT DIFFERENT TIMES, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS LOCKED BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. IN JUNE OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CRANKSHAFT DAMPNER WHICH WAS I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 9, 2003
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE SHUTING OFF. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKE POWER. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 2, 2003
Incident date: Aug 18, 2002
HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED ON MY 1998,MERCEDES BENZ THE DRIVEBELT SHREAD,AND AN OIL LEAK IN THE TIMING CHAIN COVER.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 11, 2002
MORE CARS WITH SAME PROBLEM: I FOUND A FORUM ON LINE WHERE ADDITIONAL MERCEDES OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME SCARY INCIDENT. HERE IS THE FORUM LOCATION: MBWORLD. ORGFORUMS I RAN A SEARCH ON HARMONIC BALANCERS AND FOUND SOME INTERESTING COMMENTS. IN ADDTION, IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE MANUFACTUR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 17, 2002
Incident date: Oct 11, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE CAUSING DAMAGES. TS THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE HARMONIC BALANCE FLEW APART, IT HAD TAKEN OFF THE FRONT COVER OF THE MOTOR AND THE OIL PAN. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A FAULTY PART. SCC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 25, 2000
THE REAR LEFT DOOR OPENED ON IMPACT. THE CAR WAS HIT MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR TOWARDS THE CENTER COLUMN AND THE REAR DOOR OPENED. MY 5-YEAR-OLD SON WAS SITTING NEXT TO THAT DOOR AND COULD HAVE BEEN EJECTED FROM THE CAR.
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mar 22, 2000
RADIO IS NOT WORKING. YH
EQUIPMENT
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
3RD ROW SEAT FOLDING CUP HOLDER FAILED. *TT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 21, 1998
FOG LIGHT/LAMP FAILED. YH
STEERING
Mar 22, 2000
DEFECT IN FRONT END DESIGN CAUSES STEERING PROBLEM WHEN TURING A SHARP CORNER. YH
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
SIDE MIRROR FAILED. YH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION LEAKING. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 22, 2000
A/C MOTOR VACCUM FAILURE CAUSED LOW PITCH NOISE WHEN A/C TURNED OFF. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: May 28, 1999
CAR HAS STALLED 3 TIMES. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: May 28, 1999
CAR HAS STALLED 3 TIMES.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: May 28, 1999
CAR HAS STALLED 3 TIMES.ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E320
39 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 2 |
| 150000 SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
LI54.30-P-072145
Dec 10, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
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
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
Reporting
Apr 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Enclosed for your information and pursuant to part 579.5, please find our latest Service and Warranty Bulletins for March, 2016
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"
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
LI05.10-P-058758
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine noises (rattling) after engine start
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"
LI47.20-P-054958
Jul 1, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Combination message: "Clean fuel filter" is displayed. The fault code 162500 (water level message - Bosch) or P226997 (water level message - Delphi) or 171600 (filter load - Bosch) is stored in the engine control unit.
40-P-052794
Apr 20, 2012
150000 SEAT BELTS
MERCEDES BENZ: FRONT OR REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT ROLL UP CORRECTLY. DIRT DEPOSITS ON THE SEAT BELT GUIDE DUE TO SOILED SEAT BELT. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 169, F CELL, 246, AND 231. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. *JS
20-P-053398
Mar 12, 2012
010000 STEERING
XENTRY: RATTLING/THUMPING NOISES FROM THE AREA OF THE STEERING ON ROUGH ROADS OR WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD UNDULATIONS. NO MODEL YEARS GIVEN. ALSO INCLUDED MODELS 168 AND 172. *JS
22-P-052325
Aug 11, 2011
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
XENTRY: 'AIRMATIC- SERVICE REQUIRED' OR 'ELC- SERVICE REQUIRED' IN DISPLAY- 'FC5151- B22/3 (REAR AXLE SENSOR): SIGNAL IMPLAUSIBLE' STORED. *JS
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI-58-40
Dec 16, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. NO MODEL YEARS LI
LI46-40-P-047549
Aug 13, 2009
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
MERCEDES: CRACKING/CREAKING NOISES FROM FRONT AXLE WHEN VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO TORSION OR WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. THIS IS MAINLY HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING SLOWLY. RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN TH
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
PB-72-20-31D
Jun 4, 2009
162510 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
MERCEDES BENZ: TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN FULLY IN COLD WEATHER. THE TAILGATE NOT OPENING FULLY IN COLD WEATHER, DO NOT REPLACE THE STRUTS. *PE
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-32-22-78
May 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MERCEDES: AIR MATIC VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAYED WITHIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. MODELS 164, 211, 219, 221 AND 251. INCLUDED 4MATIC, AMG (COMPRESSOR) AMG, BLUETEC AND WAGON. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE UPDATED 9/18/09.
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
SB-07-16-80D
Apr 2, 2009
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
MERCEDES BENZ: FUEL LOSS AT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE AND/OR POOR ENGINE RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS (SHAKES, KNOCKS, SURGES, CHANGES TO LIP HOME MODE, POOR OUTPUT, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMBUSTION NOISE, VEHICLE STALLS). MAY BE CAUSED BY MALFUNCTI
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
PB-91-60-66B
Jan 9, 2009
140000 AIR BAGS
MERCEDES: SRS INDICATOR LAMP ON. THE SRS LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC FAULT CODE(S) B9223 AND/OR B9243 ARE STORED IN THE SRS ECU. THE RESISTANCE OF THE IGNITION SQUIB CIRCUIT FOR THE SIDEBAG MAY BE TOO HIGH. MODEL 211. ALL MODEL
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014200 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
462046
Dec 4, 2008
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
PLAY IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. MODELS 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. MERCEDES BENZ. *KB UPDATED 5/13/09. *PE
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
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MERCEDES-BENZ E320 across all model years (2003–2009).
21
Total Recalls
1,515
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
48
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 — Year by Year
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