Mercedes Benz E Class stalling problems

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Electrical · 53,999 miles · CA

Recently my 53k mile (very low mileage) 1993 mercedes 300e 2.8 suddenly stalled (without any warning) on a local expressway, which almost caused a serious car accident (the car from behind almost hit me). After I hired a mechanic to take a look, he found that the engine stall was caused by bio-degradable engine wiring harness that was installed in this car (also see http://www.mercedesdefects.com/2008/04/wire-harness-defect.html#comment-form). I called mercedes customer service but they told me there is no recall on this car. This engine stall issue happened again few days ago, and it's making such a well-maintained low mileage vehicle unsafe to drive. I urge the federal safety agency should contact mercedes and issue a formal recall for this issue. Thanks!

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Engine · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e420. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane without incident. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was taken to a authorized dealer who stated that the oxygen sensor failed. The sensor was replaced at the owners expense. After the vehicle was repaired, it began to function normally for a few weeks. The vehicle was diagnosed and the dealer stated that it needed a spark plug harness, spark plugs, a distribution cap, rotors and a crankshaft position sensor. All of the repairs were made and the failure continued to occur. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2010 · Acceleration · 72,000 miles · CA

Engine occasionally stalling at any speed including highway traffic. Mechanic traced to defective engine wiring harness shorting. The driving is unsafe as there is a real possibility of a fire with many fires reported.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Engine · 87,500 miles · NJ

Faulty cam and crankshaft position sensor caused engine to die (stall) in the mid traffic on three separate occasions within a period of two weeks. Dealer replaced cam position sensor 003-153-28-28 and sender unit 004-153-69-28, indicating the cause as an internal fault. Dealer's service rep indicated that this was a common problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · OH

1. Poor engine performance, unsafe drivability, hesitation and stalling. 2. Frequency of problem is very often. Qualified mercedes-benz repair shop diagnosed issue as engine wiring harness insulation degradation. They have seen a lot of these harnesses fail, according to their head mechanics. In conversations with mercedes-benz dealer mechanics, they, too, have witnessed an extremely high failure rate. 3. Engine wiring harness replaced at a cost of $1,210.00.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercedes benz e-320. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall when approaching a complete stop. In addition, the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the engine warning harness needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,800. The technician also added that the failure occurs at a high frequency with this year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire · 6 injuries

In my 1994 mercedes benz e320, the engine wiring harness has completely degraded in some parts, causing the individually insulated wires to touch each other, causing system malfunctions. My car has stalled on the freeway several times, nearly killing myself and endangering others. My friend's 1995 mercedes benz e420 has caught on fire because of a failure with the engine wiring harness while we were driving down the street, causing severe burns on his upper arms and smoke inhalation injuries between me, him, and several pedestrians. This is a crucial safety defect and I cannot find any recourse via mercedes benz to repair this issue. I am scared to drive this car because I feel that I am a danger to the safety of others and to myself.

Filed Aug 22, 2008 · Electrical · 76,500 miles · GA

Driving vehicle at approximately 50 MPH and engine suddenly stopped. Pulled to side of road without the use of power steering or brakes. Car would not start for approximately 2 minutes. Finally started and did not stall again. Next day, same thing happened. Was told it was a failure of the crank position sensor and that they are a common failure on a mercedes. Vehicle has 76k miles.

Filed Apr 7, 2008 · Electrical · 243,155 miles · CA

My car experiences hard starts, rough idling, poor gear shifting (automatic), and random stalling in potentially dangerous roadway environments. After systematically testing and eliminating the vehicles other equipment as the source, it is incredibly obvious that a defective wiring harness is to blame. What mercedes has lamely described as "environmentally friendly" wire insulation is really a life threatening defect that leaves bare wires exposed that have the potential to create potential electrical shorts, vehicle damage, fires, accidents, and most importantly, personal injury and death. Does that sound environmentally friendly? It is extremely difficult to tell when the engine wiring harness will fail before it actually becomes dangerous. We are all very lucky that this hasn't killed or seriously injured anyone yet. This dangerous component should be recalled immediately, before it's too late.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · CA

Failure of engine wiring harness, causing engine to stall on freeway.