10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,793 miles

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problem #6

Oct 082020

E350

  • 125,663 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a warning message of 'restricting system manufacture' illuminated and 07:02 the vehicle lost all power. The contact lost control of the steering, and the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a wall at 8-10 mph, but did not sustained injuries. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact called an unknown dealer and informed them of the failure and was provided with the number to NHTSA. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,663.

- Victorville, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 082018

E350

  • miles
Takata recall. ABS malfunction, brake sensor

- Doral, FL, USA

problem #4

Jun 182019

E350

  • miles
Park car at house, when I went to use it next day, ignition wont turn and the steering is lock can not unlock, no matter what I do.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #3

Sep 072015

E350

  • 129,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350. While driving approximately 45 to 50 mph, the vehicle approached a ramp and applied the brakes. Messages on the instrument panel illuminated that read "reduced brake pressure and depress brake fully", "traction control", "ABS", and "check engine lights". in addition, the steering wheel locked up when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was pulled over, turned off, restarted, and driven home. The failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #2

Aug 022015

E350

  • 92,094 miles
Vehicle went into low gear unsuspectingly, and steering became difficult vehicle went into limp mode without and warning. Vehicle could not be driven over 30mph vehicle would not shift back into higher gear. Vehicle is parked and vehicle is still struck in low gear will not come out of lower gear.I notice you have a recall item LI27-22 componet 103700 power train automatic transmission torque converter 6-29-11 NHTSA item 10038976 and one dated by NHTSA dated 7-24-14 component 103000power train automatic transmission item#10056470

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #1

May 242009

E350

  • miles
Several service bulletins on Mercedes-Benz E350's. to include but not limited to knocking/rumbling bull.#10016629. Dealer says that are not responsible for this. Please assist.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA