2006 Mercedes-Benz E350: check engine light

Filed Dec 27, 2022 · Engine · VA

Driving the vehicle on several occasions on Interstate 66 and the vehicle spontaneously went into limp mode. Now we find out it's a balance shaft issue and is a known problem from Mercedes in the M272 engines for our 2006 E350 4-matic. They evidently used balance shafts with materials that were too soft, resulting in premature wearing of the balance shafts with all of the M272 engines produced during this time having the problem. There was a previous class action lawsuit, which Mercedes settled, however, the consumers were not adequately notified and no recall was ever issued for the cars. Now we have 2nd or 3rd owners having these problems that didn't get a notice and have no idea there is a huge expensive and dangerous problem with their vehicle. On I-66 traffic moves at 70 mph (regular lanes) or 75 mph (express lanes). Having the vehicle spontaneously go into limp mode because of this engine issue is dangerous and could have caused a fatal accident on multiple occasions for us. Mercedes should be recalling all of these engines and fixing them properly before someone gets injured or killed. When I spoke with Mercedes, they said because I was not involved in the class action suit at that time, they were not willing to fix the car or pay for any portion of the repair, which they quoted me as costing $16,228.96. The problem is the Mercedes went into limp mode on multiple occasions and there was no check engine light to indicate what the problem was for several months. We had no warning that this was going to happen which created a dangerous situation while driving. There were several incidents on different dates spanning months before a check engine light came on with codes and Mercedes could identify the problem specifically was the balance shaft failure.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 154,000 miles · NC

This vehicle is a threat to my health with all the problems I'm having with it. I have to press extra had to stop . Had brakes checked and there was no problem. There is a bad gasoline leak and loud smell of gas when I fill up. Looked under rear seat and saw gas on gas tank. Dried gas up and the big puddle returned. Can I drive this car? I need someone to tell me what to do. The last and most worrisome thing to me is that there are 2 dtc codes coming up causing the check engine light to come on. Had mechanic to clear then but they come right back when car is started. I need to get this car inspected. Someone tell me what to do. Mechanic said that the code indicate a problem with the engine and that it might take $8700 to repair every thing. I dont have that type of money. This is the car makers problem. Who is looking out for me. Is the goverment doing there job when it comes to this car. Heard there are more cars like this. Oh this is a 2006 mercedes e350. Will the goverment, dealer or manufacturer buy this car from me. This is a plea for help from anywhere. They say there is a recall on this car but when it came out there was 1 year left on car warranty before it ran out. The car didn't quit running when the stalling to repair these cars took place. Some one is in someones back pocket. Someone needs to do their job and get this problem taken care of once and for all. You may lose some friends in the process but this is better than someone losing their life. This vehicle has haad problems stationary and while moving.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 144,000 miles · DC

While driving on us 50 my the sbc failed while driving 60mph I had no brakes the indicators told me to turn the vehicle off and to depress brakes fully. That's hard to do whn ur going 60mph... So I had to let the vehicle drift until it came to a stop on the side of the highway... Please get mb to correct this problem before someone loses their life... After this incident my check engine light came on had the vehicle diagnosed the independent mechanic said as a result of the engine revving so high when the breaks failed I got trouble codes p0016 and p0017.. Related to the balance shaft... The vehicle has not been serviced... Based on the price I was quoted in order to repair the vehicle I was told it will cost between 4 to $5.000 usd for repairs.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Regardless of vehicle movement gas leak from fuel tank located under back seat above exhaust system. Constant gas smell, and fuel gauge always jumping up and down again regardless of motion. Check engine lights indicate faulty coolant temperature sensor, and faulty fuel level sensor. Dealership is refusing to cover tank assembly replacement under pzev warranty of 15yrs / 150,000 miles in state of california. Vehicle is 2006, with 109k miles. Documentation of trouble codes not available at time of reporting, but can be provided upon future request. Fuel runs down the side of the tank narrowly missing the exhaust, potential fire hazard.

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Engine · 133,701 miles · NJ

Mercedes-benz v6 m272 engines have timing chain problems caused by balance shaft failures which mercedes has known about for year. Faulty gears wear out prematurely, excessively, and without warning, causing the vehicle to malfunction, the 'check engine light' to remain illuminated, and the vehicle to misfire or stop driving. Weak materials were used for the balance shaft sprockets and the timing chain guide, mercedes never contacted its owners about the defect which can cause the engine to halt and the car to stop mid-traffic. The check engine light comes on the vehicle at every start, throwing a p0016 and p0017 trouble code, which returns even after clearing and restart. After going to several mechanics, all have noted that the balance shaft (within the engine) requires repair an issue mercedes has know about for several years, and had even issued its mechanics with service bulletins (april 23, 2009, see attached), but has never notified its car owners of the hazardous driving during any of its service at the dealership or has not notified with any other communication. Engines with serial numbers lower than m272 engine serial no. 2729..30 468993 have the defective parts at manufacture, which is affecting my mercedes vehicle.

Filed Dec 16, 2017 · Engine · 112,000 miles · CA

I have check engine light on, nobody "mechanic" know to fix this problem. I have codes: 1-p0016 2-p0017 3-p2195 4-p2198 5-p0171 6-p0174

Filed May 11, 2017 · Engine · CA

I have a benz e350 2006 with 60k miles. My check engine light went on and I was told it was the balance shaft gear problem. Mercedes-benz had a class action lawsuit complaint filed for this issue for some of their cars with this problem as well as faulty engines & idle gears. There are more than 100000 cars from 2005 to 2007 model years with this problem and they managed to get away without issuing a recall. What surprises me is even with the class action suit, they pay only 30% of the repair cost. Dealership estimate for this repair is $7500. They have to remove the entire engine/motor and open it up to replace the small part. Http://www.classactionrebates.com/settlements/mercedes_engine/ you are a member of this class action if you purchased or leased mercedes-benz vehicles in the united states that are model years 2005-2007 equipped with m272 (v6) or m273 (v8) engines bearing serial numbers up to 2729..30 468993 or 2739 ..30 088611, respectively. You can verify your serial number by checking your past repair orders. Class members may also enter the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the settlement website to see if their vehicle qualifies for benefits from this mercedes class action settl I now have to replace the balance shift gears so my car will pass emissions inspection. Mercedes benz is not worth buying. Mercedes benz needs to be responsible for faulty equipment. Mercedes benz does not have the reputation it used to have.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Engine · WV

The engine light indicator came on and was checked at the dearlership and showed to replace shaft. It seemed a lot of problems with same indication. Cost to repair was quoted at $5,500.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 129,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz e350. While driving approximately 45 to 50 MPH, the vehicle approached a ramp and applied the brakes. Messages on the instrument panel illuminated that read "reduced brake pressure and depress brake fully", "traction control", "ABS", and "check engine lights". In addition, the steering wheel locked up when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was pulled over, turned off, restarted, and driven home. The failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Check engine light goes on....car vibrates (shakes!) ...I pull over, stop the car, turn off the engine and the problem does not occur again ...in ten years this episode has occurred three or four times. I brought it in the a local mbz warranty facility and they could not find anything wrong...and the problem did not happen again until 2 weeks ago when I brought it to a different mechanic who was able to diagnose the probem as the "intake manifold actuator linkage broken" mercedes benz USA will not pay to repair it...my mechanic in san diego said I was the eigth car mbz 2005 to 2007 that has had the same issue. The vehicle was in motion when the shaking occurred. It happened both on highway and street ...I was not turning.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · FL

Check engine light came on had vehicle checked throughly discovered fuel sending unit/tank problem.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Engine · 87,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In order for the vehicle to be restarted, the key had to be taken out of the ignition and re- inserted. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the balance shift and crank shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.