Mercedes Benz E320 hesitation problems

Filed Nov 21, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 64,818 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz e320. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The hesitation was persistent. The dealer diagnosed that the inlet port shutoff motor and linkage failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,818.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to respond and an extra effort was needed to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Brakes · 137,714 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Fuel system, Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 11, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 143,728 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that she had just left a repair shop where a bulb was replaced when she was driving at approximately 30 MPH and smelled burning wires. She took her foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle suddenly hesitated. She turned around to go back to the repair shop but noticed that the vehicle had caught fire. She called the fire department and the fire was put out. She was not sure if a fire report was filed. The contact then drove back to the repair shop where the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle caught fire again after leaving the repair shop. The contact called the fire department again and the fire was extinguished. Once again, she was not sure if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was returned to the same repair shop where the contact was informed that the failure was caused by an electrical problem and a brake failure. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 143,728. The current mileage was approximately 144,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 16,390 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Electrical, Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · MI

Dt: contact stated when stepping on the accelerator pedal the vehicle will not accelerate. This caused a safety concern because while merging into traffic the vehicle failed to accelerate. This only occurred when the vehicle is stopped or was close to stopping. The majority of the time it happened when the vehicle was started up. There was no indication as to when this will occur. It happened approximately 30 times. The service dealer attempted to repair the vehicle once, but because it happened periodically they could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer refused to service the vehicle. Consumer felt the problem with the vehicle could be the drive- by -wire or computer system. *ak the right rear brake locked up while the consumer was making a right turn. This occurred after the brake had been reprogrammed. On cold morning the GPS did not work properly. The leather on the driver's side air bag was peeling. The tire pressure monitoring system had to be reprogrammed. The front wheel bearing had play in it. The rear alignment was off slightly which caused the vehicle to shimmy while driving above 62 MPH. *nm on august 22, 2005 while driving a loaner mercedes benz e350 from the dealer the consumer experienced the same intermittent hesitation on acceleration as he had with his own 2004 e350. The consumer believes this hesitation problem is not isolated to vehicle.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 91,000 miles · MN

The engine wiring harness and ea/cc/isc(part m16/1,electronic accelerator/cruise control/idle speed control) wiring insulation has badly deteriorated on my 1995 e320 cabriolet due to heat fatigue from poor manufacturing. This car has 92000 miles. The decay has reached the point of leaving bare exposed wire within the harness. These wires make contact causing the engine to stall, surge and set misc. Engine codes. It is just a matter of time until...who knows. This is a known problem to owners of these vehicles as evidenced by conversation threads on several well regarded forums. The general understanding is that mercedes was attempting to create eco-friendly wire insulation that would degrade in the landfill. It was a great idea, but has failed miserably. In my opinion someone is going to be seriously injured if this problem is not resolved with a recall. Now. This is not by any stretch of the imagination a part that is prone to failure. My feeling is that by waiting it out mercedes is hoping these cars will just go away. If you would like I can provide digital images of the harness clearly showing the decay. Quite frankly it is outrageous. I also do have a bad harness that I kept. I hesitate to send it as I may be forced to try and recondition it somehow. The cost of a new harness is ridiculous not to mention I would end up with a harness that will do the same thing unless they have changed there ways for this part! Here are the forums I mentioned above. Http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum http://www.benzworld.org/forums http://forums.mbworld.org/forum. I can not believe that a company known for a high quality long lasting product would duck out of their responsibility in this issue.