Mercedes Benz E320 2003 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
LI46-40-P-047549	08/13/2009	10032709	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	04/30/2010
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
SB-27-00-104	04/02/2008	10025663	Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). years unknown. *pe	08/28/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/11/2008
	My 2003 mercedes e320 had less than 40,000 miles when the the transmission and struts started to present problems. the dealer was able to make repairs under warranty. now at 78,000 miles, i'm being told that i need to replace the parking prawns due a leak in the back of the transmission. the bushing on the left side also needs to be replaced. i just had a bushing replaced about 6 months ago, which was a bit pricey. when they replaced one of the bushings under warranty a few years ago, they should have replaced all of them. i have encountered numerous with this car. i purchased it with only 37 miles on it in september 2003, but replacement of a number of parts while under warranty now leads me to believe that this car was a lemon from the beginning. is it normal to have the air pump replaced at 73,000 miles? again, that was a pricey repair -- $1100.00
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
06/07/2009	58000
	Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and sputter. the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that anti-freeze leaked into the transmission fluid, which caused the torque converter to fail. the repair would cost $3,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 62,000.