Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that braking system hesitated to engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was depressed numerous times in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the gear shifter became stuck in park. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS pump unit failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,714.
2003 Mercedes Benz E320: hesitation when accelerating
6 of the 214 complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
- 20091
- 20051
- 20041
- 20036
- 20021
- 19952
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that the there was a strong gasoline fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would frequently hesitate to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact was advised that the fuel pump neck and the fuel pump sending unit failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 97,000.
Car is used only for work and mostly highway driving for appointments. At 70,000 miles the transmission went out on the e320. An investigation reveled that a valve had failed in the radiator causing coolant from the engine to mix in with the transmission fluid which in turn burnt out parts in the transmission. Also there is hesitation when stepping on the gas pedal the car sometimes sputters to shut off when stopping.
I have had several problems with my car hesitating and jerking first few times they fixed it then my car stopped on the freeway in traffic going 40 miles per hour, then the engine light came on again and after changing the transmission it stopped again on the street going 30 miles per hour. My car is still hesitating and jerking. I am so tired of taking the car in all the time and them giving me a rental, my family and friends think its funny that I have driven a rental so many times. The car has been in the shop total of about 50-60 days total. Mercedes will not give me my money back or change my car. I need help please before my car stops on me again on the freeway and someone hits me or I hit someone.
My car has stopped on the freeway as I was driving. Then again a few weeks later while driving it stopped on the street. Also it jerks and hesitates often. I am afraid its going to stop anytime. The dealer will not give me a new car or my money back. I have taken the car in 16 different times and its been in the shop for over 45 days total. My lease is going to be up in about 4 months, I think that is my they will not do anything.
Generally consumer's vehicle hesitates to motion when immediately pressing the gas pedal. Once in gear vehicle suddenly accelerates, resulting in a jerk.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering...
- Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. models 164.122/8SS (ml 320 and GL320); 211.022 (E320);...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320?
6 of 214 owner complaints about the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320 (3%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Mercedes Benz E320
Fuel smell 59Brake failure 22Fuel leak 20ABS 13Airbag light 13Check engine light 10Fuel pump 10Fuel gauge 9Stalling 9Headlights 5Jerking 5
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