2003 Mercedes Benz E320: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning while turning. The contact stated that all of the power windows became inoperative, as well as the horn and brakes. The vehicle continued to accelerate independently and was unable to be stopped. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery and alternator warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the battery and the alternator, but the failure recurred. The battery was disconnected and reconnected several times in an attempt to correct the failure. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Brakes · CA

Vehicle presented with red light indicating to take vehicle to workshop in red. Braking was extremely difficult, SRS system stalled the vehicle, emergency mode was activited,we were unable, at first to turn on the ignition switch. The vehicle operated as if it was paralyzed. We finally got the vehicle to run and reset the code by turning the steering wheel. The vehicle is very dangerous to drive if you are not prepared for longer stopping distances, thankfully my husband was able to get the vehicle to the dealership. I found myself not strong enough to press on the brake pedal for adequate braking distance. This car left me with no brakes at all driving with children in the car. This I'd not safe!

Filed May 26, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 125,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle presented with red light indicating to take vehicle to workshop in red. Braking was extremely difficult, SRS system stalled the vehicle, emergency mode was activited,we were unable, at first to turn on the ignition switch. The vehicle operated as if it was paralyzed. We finally got the vehicle to run and turned vehicle into mb dealership. We were informed that the sbc unit was in need of replacement, we were beset with 1,800.00 repair. The vehicle is very dangerous to drive if you are not prepared for longer stopping distances, thankfully my husband was able to get the vehicle to the dealership. I found myself not strong enough to press on the brake pedal for adequate braking distance. Fuel: upon fueling vehicle, the fuel handle will stop and immense amounts of fuel will spurt out from fuel tank. There is also a smell of gas/fuel in the cabin after fill up. This creates a huge spill and notification to attendant. Takes up a great amount of time to fill up tank. Surprisingly we haven't been charged for fuel spills. Srs: light on for safety response system, shortly after visit at mb dealership. Have not taken vehicle to mb dealership for fear of another expensive repair.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · CA

Car stalled several times and had smell of gasoline vapors in passenger compartment. Fuel sensor and pump was replaced, issue went away. Vendor will not reimburse service and parts.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Fuel system · 169,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz e320. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact also stated that fuel leaked onto the passenger side rear floorboard and the odor of gasoline fuel was prominent in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump and the fuel tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 169,500.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Fuel system, Suspension · 91,000 miles · FL

I have a 2003 mercedes e320 which I bought from coggin motormall in ft. Pierce. I have put only 5000 miles on car and it has been in shop 2 times. First the front thrusts and rods were bad and now the car is stalling on me, once with my son in car. When the car stalls, I lose all control of the vehicle and have almost been killed in these 2 failures. It has stalled on me 4 times and now I refuse to drive this car and now the ball joints are bad. I hear that there is a recall on the struts and joints 200901002 ?? The car once came on and said rear brake failure as well. How does a car dealership sell a vehicle to a customer with knowing that it could kill a family? They said they inspected it.. This is going to kill me and my son.. Solve that, I wont drive this car.. Mercedes really needs to do something about these dangerous things.. It is going to cost another 1000 dollars to fix and I cant afford it.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

The car stalled while driving approx. 35 MPH, this was the 4th time it stalled, the 3 other times car was not going as fast. One at a stop sign, the other 2 at about 20 MPH. When car cooled off was able to start it. The 4th time could not restart, towed to mechanic found to be cps (crankshaft position sensor. Researched online found numerous complaints. An obvious problem! A dangerous problem!

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Engine · 59,870 miles · MD

My 2003 mercedes e320 engine stalled momentarily as I sped up to enter I-95 near fredericksburg, va. I eased up on the gas and it restarted with no apparent immediate after effects. Fortunately, there was no traffic close behind me, or there might have been a collision. There were no warning lights showing on the dashboard before or after the stalling. I continued south on I-95 with no further problems until I exited at ashland, va. At the interchange with us1, when I stopped at the traffic light, the engine stalled out and would not restart, blocking traffic. A policeman arrived and called for a tow. Again there were no apparent trouble lights. The car was carried to the richmond va dealer, which replaced the air mass sensor. This corrected the problem. I reported this problem to mercedes customer care in nj. I emphasized the seriousness of having the engine stall out, but they were not planning to perform any new fix. They said it was "operating as designed", making reference to a "limp home" feature that stalls the engine and warns the driver to get off the road. I looked in the car's manual, and the term "limp home" appears only once concerning the engine. However, there is no description of how this works or what the driver is supposed to do. In my car, the engine did not "limp", but ran at full power after the stall and restart. In my opinion, a sensor failure should not disable the engine, and any serious problem should be warned through a blinking check engine light. Mercedes needs to remedy these problems through a recall. At the very least, owners of these cars should be warned about the potential problem, and how to deal with it if it occurs.

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Electrical, Transmission · OR

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that transmission and computer sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred, and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.