2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 engine complaints

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Engine · 45,000 miles · WI

Check engine light occurred at 45000 miles and remains active to date. During the first occurrence the dealer performed an inspection of the vehicle, reported no issues, and advised that the light should be ignored as a false alarm. Subsequent to the initial inspection the vehicle was taken in for servicing, at which time a part (cam sensor) replacement was provided. Most recently the vehicle was taken in for epa sanctioned emissions testing at a facility in the state of wisconsin. The vehicle failed the test. This was reported to the dealer and manufacturer; however neither are providing a cost free solution to resolve the issue. The dealer has quoted a minimum cost of $6500, and still no guarantee that it will resolve the issue. It is my position that the vehicle had a preexisting condition, and that the dealer failed to inform the nature and magnitude of the problem at the time of purchase when the vehicle was under warranty. Furthermore it has been discovered the federal safety agency has released service bulletins on the mentioned issue. At this point it is unclear how an epa sanctioned requirement can be fulfilled if the dealer and manufacturer are failing to provide a remedy.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle began jerking violently. The jerking would intensify whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The tachometer gauge displayed between 50-70 in the red zone whenever she depressed the accelerator pedal. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle stalled. After approximately 10-15 minutes,the vehicle was able to be restarted and drove normally. The vehicle has been taken to the repair shop on numerous occasions and the contact was informed that the timing belt needed to be replaced. In addition, two head gaskets were blown and also needed to be repaired. The incident occurred twice within 30 days. The first repair only corrected the failure for a few weeks. The contact believes that a recall should be issued so that the vehicle can be properly repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 42,000.