10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Dec 182003

E-430

  • miles
While driving heard a loud knocking noise underneath the hood of the vehicle. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer was able to restart vehicle and drove it to dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not resolve the problem.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #1

May 272003

E-430 4WD

  • miles
Intermittently while driving, the engine completely died. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle is a 2001 Mercedes E320. The engine would shut off intermittently. After about 5 minutes the vehicle would restart. The consumer took the vehicle in several times for repair but the problem could not be found. The washer tube came off and caused washer fluid to leak. The fuel gauge failed which caused it to read incorrectly. The head rest motor failed.

- Antigo, WI, USA