10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,000 miles
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01 V 366 000/battery: When the consumer removed the battery from the trunk and placed it on a crate to check the water level, it all of a sudden exploded in the consumers face. The consumer sustained acid burns, cuts and bruises to his face. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The consumer stated that he was not touching the battery at the time of explosion.
- Lancaster, PA, USA
Have any other Mercedes Benz experienced battery explosions? I know of at least one case.
- Rockville, MD, USA
The trunk mounted battery was not properly venting causing it to explode while the consumer was driving, battery acid leaked out. Nlm
- Stratford, CT, USA
The trunk mounted battery was not properly venting causing it to explode while the consumer was driving, battery acid leaked out. Nlm
- Stratford, CT, USA
This vehicle has been in for service 16 times in 24 mo. Manufacturer refuses to discuss "lemon law" issues. Vehicle becoming more unsafe as time progresses.
- Richlan, WA, USA
This vehicle has been in for service 16 times in 24 mo. Manufacturer refuses to discuss "lemon law" issues. Vehicle becoming more unsafe as time progresses.
- Richlan, WA, USA
- Lake Worth, FL, USA