Mercedes Benz E320 jerking problems

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · FL

Transmission violently downshift several gears without warning .this causes skidding, throwing occupants violently toward the wind shield this happens when auto is in drive with speeds between 40-45 MPH. This unexpected lurching causes loss of control on wet and dry pavement. This defect has been reported to mercedes benz with no corrective action offered.

Filed Mar 12, 2012 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e320. The contact stated that while shifting gears, the gear shifter jerked and could not be shifted into reverse. The contact turned the engine off and was able to shift the gear into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the transmission. The transmission failed due to defective material. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 4/2/12 *cn updated 05/07/12

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 58,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz e320. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and sputter. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that anti-freeze leaked into the transmission fluid, which caused the torque converter to fail. The repair would cost $3,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Transmission · 1,321 miles · PA

Tl*- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2007 mercedes benz e was surging. While driving at 15 MPH once reaching 2000 RPM the engine would instantaneously surge to 3000 RPM within moments and then returned to the previous reading. Since the vehicle had a diesel engine the failure caused the vehicle to lurch forward, and skid on ice. The contact stated that he had an internal mercedes bulletin that stated the problem, but that they currently did not know how to repair the failure. *ak updated 2/22/2007 - the dealer installed a factory upgrade which they said would alleviate the problem.

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 May 20, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · IL · 2 injuries

Dt: side airbag deployment: contact states while driving vehicle he ran over a piece of rubber in the road, all three side air bags deployed. The service dealer states the passengers in the rear of the car were jolted because of hitting the rubber in the road. Contact states while decelerating the transmission down shifts, the brake system slows down too much and vehicle lurches forward. In stop and go traffic has no brake control.

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Transmission · CA

Generally consumer's vehicle hesitates to motion when immediately pressing the gas pedal. Once in gear vehicle suddenly accelerates, resulting in a jerk.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Brakes, Transmission · 50 miles · VA

While driving at any speed and when depressing the brakes consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. The noise occurred at least 23 times since ownership of the vehicle. Also, transmission caused the vehicle to jerk when the gas pedal was depressed. Dealer examined the vehicle three times.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Acceleration · FL

When pressing accelerator pedal after coming to a complete stop, vehicle will not react until pedal is 1/4 to 1/2 depressed. Then, vehicle will lurch forward. Vehicle is now at the dealer. *ak consumer stated dealer replaced a part called the me control unit and problem has ceased.