Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 276064 | 12/13/2005 | 10018931 | Learning in selection range sensor not possible after ehs replacement. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. there are many possible fault codes. the torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| SB-2008120008 | 12/01/2008 | 10030904 | Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles the transmission pilot bushing may leak. dealer will repla | 12/18/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 2005100013 | 05/01/2006 | 2005100013 | 10017488 | Flash transmission control module. *tt | 11/08/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. there are many possible fault codes. the torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 2006040004 | 07/01/2006 | 2006040004 | 10020183 | Dirt can collect in the rear sleeves on the front axle carrier. clean sleeves on front axle carrier and install new bolts and washers. *tt | 08/07/2006 |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 60-P-049981 | 10/03/2011 | 10044179 | Xentry: hard shift operations, poor start-off characteristics, and uncomfortable jolting. caused by delayed frictional connection during closing if wet start-up clutch (nak) and/or temporary jamming of control valve for wet start-up clutch | 05/17/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jerks or has hard skipping shifts. there are many possible fault codes. the torque converter lockup clutch has a clogged filter. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| LI-27-20 | 04/07/2011 | 10038976 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| SC-2007100004 | 02/01/2009 | 10029504 | Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. models 203, 211, 220. *pe | 07/10/2009 | |
| 2007100004 | 01/01/2009 | 10023776 | Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63 and s430 4matic, s500 4matic. my 2005-2006 -- replace transfer case. *nj updated 5/13/09. models c280, c350, c320 and c240. my 2005-2007. *pe | 01/31/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/10/2013 | 64000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft needed to be rebuilt. the manufactured was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 64,000. kmj | |||
| 03/10/2013 | 64000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft needed to be rebuilt. the manufactured was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired,. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 64,000. dr | |||
| 10/12/2012 | 78000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the highway and could hear that the engine didn't sound right, it was revving at a higher rpm than normal. i pulled over to see what was wrong and it continued to do this every time i tried to accelerate. i turned the car off, turned it back on and then only had 3rd. gear available. nothing else. i later found out that it's called limp mode it wouldn't go faster than 40mph and nothing else worked, just 3rd. gear and reverse. after doing extensive research i learned this is a problem with most 7-speeds and the amount of people having or had this issue is appalling. apparently mercedes knew of this matter all along and did nothing. my car is currently at the dealership now and i have to pay $1,600 to have the conductor plate and valve body fixed. i'm a single mom, self employed, but still a single mom. this isn't right and mercedes should bend over backwards to remedy this. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2012 | 78000 | ||
| I was driving on the highway and could hear that the engine didn't sound right, it was revving at a higher rpm than normal. i pulled over to see what was wrong and it continued to do this every time i tried to accelerate. i turned the car off, turned it back on and then only had 3rd. gear available. nothing else. i later found out that it's called limp mode it wouldn't go faster than 40mph and nothing else worked, just 3rd. gear and reverse. after doing extensive research i learned this is a problem with most 7-speeds and the amount of people having or had this issue is appalling. apparently mercedes knew of this matter all along and did nothing. my car is currently at the dealership now and i have to pay $1,600 to have the conductor plate and valve body fixed. i'm a single mom, self employed, but still a single mom. this isn't right and mercedes should bend over backwards to remedy this. | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 64500 | 1 | |
| Car has check engine light come on, diagnosed to have balance shaft failure. this is a well known defect that happens to many cars with this engine. mercedes was aware since 2007, but refuses to correct the problem, only offers to give 'free' parts. dealer says would cost $4500 to $6000 for labor to fix. mercedes should issue a recall to fix this problem. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 64500 | ||
| Car has check engine light come on, diagnosed to have balance shaft failure. this is a well known defect that happens to many cars with this engine. mercedes was aware since 2007, but refuses to correct the problem, only offers to give 'free' parts. dealer says would cost $4500 to $6000 for labor to fix. mercedes should issue a recall to fix this problem. | |||
| 12/24/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle would not respond. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. a local mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 61,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/24/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. the contact stated that while attempting to driving the vehicle forward after being stopped, the vehicle would refuse to shift into the accelerated gear. neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. a local mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was approximately 61,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes e350. the contact stated that the vehicle would shutter, jerk and lunge forward abnormally when traveling over 28 mph. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. kmj | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes e350. the contact stated that the vehicle would skip at 28 miles per hour. the vehicle would also jerk or lunge forward. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 62,000. nw | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 83000 | ||
| 2006 mercedes e350. check engine light on at 83,000 miles. diagnostic code and inspection finds camshaft premature wear requiring full engine removal and replacement of parts. service bulletin issued by mercedes and also search of internet finds numerous complaints of this problem. class action lawsuit filed on this issue. my independent, mercedes only garage, is charging me at least $4200 to repair and vehicle will be unavailable for use for approximately ten days. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 70000 | ||
| I have had my mercedes e350 for about 6 months. i purchased used and the car currently has 70,000 miles on it. i got a check engine light and have taken the car to 3 mechanics. the fault codes come up as p00017 and p00018. they are telling me i need to remove the engine and rebuild the camshaft (estimated cost $5,000 -$6,000). i have researched this on line and found many other people with this same vehicle that have had the same result. i have spoken with my local mercedes dealer and they are aware of the problem but offer no assistance to repair. i | |||
| 08/24/2010 | 41474 | ||
| 2006 e mercedes benz at random, in an attempt to excelerate after slowing down or stoppin the vehicle will not excelerate to sufficient speed. mercedes benz has not been able to locate the problem. this has presented a danger for others and myself on several ocasions. | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 21400 | 1 | |
| The transmission (7 speed) in my mercedes e350 wagon experienced a valve body failure that disables all steering boost, brake boost, abs system, esp systems and transmission control. this failure if it occurs during travel will make in almost impossible to steer or brake or control the transmission. the electronic brake and stability controls systems fail. the failure of my vehicle occurred while stopped but, had i been in travel i would not have had much control and would not have been able to respond to normal traffic conditions in a safe way. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2008 | 2000 | 1 | 09/05/2005 |
| I had my car maybe 2 months before i started having problems transmission first they said a transmission module was burned out and it had a recall i took it back several times i wasn't notified of this issue but kept having it. (park place dallas) then i took it to austin they worked on it several times same issue now nov the issue was so bad i was going down the street 25 mph couldn't go any faster and when they picked up the car they said they couldn't find it but a solenoid switch had burned out i thought it was the heater they said it was a recall on this part also 3 weeks later burning again dragging again when driving they said the solenoid switch recalled again. they kept the car until 2/25/2008 since christmas eve . i called corporate and they had a rep who contacted mercedes of georgetown ,tx their resolution was for me to pay another 15-20 thousand dollars and they would give me a new vehicle . i called an attorney who said they could switch vin numbers with my lender and replace this junk that i am driving. i came to mercedes looking for a dependable car gave them $20,000 down on a $58,000 car thinking that for at least 7 to 8 years for this price i would have a dependable car this car is junk why must i continue to add on to my payment due to their mess every item recalled has been recalled at least 2 times it's also not fair they didn't notify other buyers what will they do when they no longer have warranties . *tr | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 27623 | 7 | 10/10/2006 |
| My mercedes benz e-350 has intermittently experienced problems with its 7-speed transmission. the transmission locks up in a high gear and will not shift either automatically or manually. the only way to clear the problem is to turn off the engine and restart. twice in the last week it has resulted in near collisions. dealer fix of topping off transmission fluid and resetting the computer doesn't solve problem.*jb | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 412 | 1 | 06/29/2005 |
| Automatic transmission is malfunctioning, fairly consistent at low speeds. *jb | |||
| 09/11/2005 | 1195 | 1 | 08/13/2005 |
| I purchased a 2006 mercedes e350 in august 13 and today with 1175 miles on the odometer; the transmission failed. i was driving about 30 mph and all of a sudden; the engine high revved like it went into neutral. the vehicle was stuttering like the clutch was slipping (the car is a automatic) and was barely moving; i pulled off to the side and contacted sos system. there was no check engine failures on the obc. *nm | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 662 | 1 | 07/26/2005 |
| Transmission failed on 07-26-2005 left me stranded on street in hillside nj car had to be towed to dealership. they indicated it was a computer problem malfunction and replaced computer. transmission still having slipping occasionally svc dept said they find nothing wrong. mb ignoring my request for a new car. *jb | |||