The trunk release feature on my 2010 e-class mercedes-benz key will engage in my pocket without actually pressing the button occasionally. This has happened multiple times (approximately 10 times) in the 4 month period I have owned the vehicle. The most recent occasion resulted in everything in my trunk being stolen in the middle of the night. I suspect it is the flawed/poor design on the key as I have never had this problem with any other trunk release function on any of my other cars. Since the event, I have resorted to the manual lock feature that effectively disables the keyless entry function.
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Recalls 1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
- Risk
- Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 10V459000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Mercedes Benz E 11
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- Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly
- Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration
- Mercedes: on some affected vehicles, the trunk lid may touch bumper during closing.
- Mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures
- Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored
- Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes
- Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored
- Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power
- Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure
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Is the 2010 Mercedes Benz E reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Mercedes Benz E, fewer than a typical E model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mercedes Benz E?
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How many recalls does the 2010 Mercedes Benz E have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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