6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 012013

E350

  • miles
2011 Mercedes Benz E-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle radio automatically turns on when gear shift is placed in reverse mode. The consumer stated after manually turning off the radio, then placing the gear shift in reverse mode, the radio automatically activated to the on mode which distracted and interfered his concentration and awareness with regard to safe movement of the vehicle.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 142013

E350 6-cyl

  • 26,000 miles
I was driving down the road on layton ave and 43rd street, and out of nowhere the headrests of the vehicle exploded, pushing my neck forward. Granted I went over a hole not that big, but the explosion was so drastic that it pushed my seat forward and my neck is now sore and tender from the impact. I am really scare now that this can happen anywhere. I called Mercedes Benz dealership and they said that they want me to bring the car so the can reset the system. I don't like that idea, because I got this car brand new and now the value really change. I don't feel safe in it anymore. I don't think Mercedes is willing to take the car back either. Should I follow a lawsuit? I have 5 months left on this lease but anything can happen with this car now since already showed some malfunction. Headrests are supposed to popped out only if you are rear ended.

- Oak Creek, WI, USA