Mercedes Benz E320 transmission failure problems

Filed Sep 29, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 166,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz e320. After fueling the vehicle and driving 65 MPH, the contact exited the highway. Upon releasing the brake pedal and applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate past 40 MPH. The vehicle stalled and all power was lost. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of marietta (810 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060 (770) 783-5171), but it was not diagnosed due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to mercedes-benz of buckhead (2799 piedmont rd ne, atlanta, ga 30305 (800) 399-3804) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified and was awaiting a callback. The failure mileage was 166,000.

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 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 Apr 4, 2010 · Transmission · 113,840 miles · CA

Defective transmissions in 1999 mercedes benz model e320s. Carmaker said transmissions did not require servicing because they were sealed. Policy only applied to cars sold in us. Research revealed this was because dealerships in the us wanted a program to help sell cars. They thought if mzb included the maintenance in the price of the car, more people would buy them. However, many owners, including me discovered this wasn't true after having replaced the transmission.

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Lights, Transmission · GA

2001 mercedes e-320. Consumer expresses discontent with headlight covers and requests money to replace them. *tgw shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the consumer had to replace the transmission. Then the vehicle developed a squeal, which the local dealer insisted was the AC fan, but it was not. The headlight covers were completely opaque. The headlight covers were made out of plastic which caused the lights to become dim.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Transmission · 76,249 miles · CA

I bought a mercedes ml320 in 2003 as certified car with only 45628 miles. I drove on my way from mariposa on 8/23/05 the car suddenly locked the transmission to low gear and refused shift to high gear automatically. I stopped the car and restarted the engine maintaining a low speed back home. On 8/24/05 I brought the ml320 to fresno mercedes for repair. Finally I found that they sold me ml320 without proper disclosure about the car previous history of transmission malfunction and services in 2003. I would not buy that car if I was told ml320 having had transmission services. The transmission failed at 76349 miles did indicate that mechanical failure could endanger the driver's life in freeway at 65 miles when following car could hit from behind as a result of no proper warning signal like brake light. It is proper that your good office look into this matter. Even more, if it warrant ml320 should have a recall to fix the transmission before it could happen to endanger public safety. It is my opinion that 100,000 warranty must be equally printed with one year warranty which ever comes first. Otherwise, when you buy a certified car you thought you bought 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. It could warrant one year and it is very misleading. Your attention is invited to this matter strongly. Sincerely yours michael.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Transmission · NC · crash

While driving 60 MPH vehicle lost power. This caused the consumer off the road and hit a neighbor's garage consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that transmission failed.

Filed Apr 27, 2003 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · CA

Transmission failed at 83k miles. The 2-3 and 3-4 gear slips. According to mercedes mechanics, the transmission needs to be rebuilt. They also said that this is a common problem with the 1997 e-class mercedes. The atf, which is supposed to be change at 100k, did not protect the transmission as advertised. One mechanic, specialized in repairing mercedes, had replaced over 10+ transmissions for the same model year.

Filed Jan 25, 2003 · Transmission · 90,200 miles · VA

Automatic transmission mallfunction, fibers and metal shavings found in trransmission pan, shift adaption data maxed at 180. Dealer replaced automatic transmission, torque converter and shift selector switch, flushed cooler lines and replaced transmission fluid. Provided 24,000 mile/24 month warranty. Total cost: $4,339.83.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Transmission · IL

A malfunction within transmission causes a delay when upshifting and down shifting, cause unknown. Dealer is willing to replace transmission with a rebuild transmission. Please give any further details.