2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 transmission problems

Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and with an abnormal sound coming from the gear shifter. The contact stated there was a failure with the transmission and the vehicle would not exceed 65 MPH. The transmission was replaced. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer; however, several voicemails left for the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 87,326 miles · DE

At about 87,000 miles, the car is essentially useless because of a known defect. The balance shaft, engine intake manifold and transmission conductor plate need to be replaced. Mercedes will not take responsibility even though there was a class action lawsuit.

Filed Oct 6, 2018 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · OR

The engine dies suddenly while driving. Cause unknown. Car will restart without trouble, but the suddenness of the problem is really startling and could be very dangerous on the freeway or on a winding road at speed.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 94,000 miles · CA

While driving on freeway, engine suddenly revved high and almost red-lined on RPM gauge. Exited freeway and RPM (while lowered) was still high. A 3rd party mechanic diagnosed transmission valve body failure and advised on replacement. This must be a a known issue because mechanic asked that in order to replace the part a valid personal id must be recorded as part of the parts replacement per mercedes.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · CT

In 2011, I purchased my vehicle from a dealership as certified/preowned at 46,717 miles. Regular maintenance was kept up at the dealership. In 2015 at 74,563 miles, I brought my vehicle in for 2 problems: a check engine light had come "on" and my vehicle was experiencing vibrations from the power train when turning and shuddering when making sharp turns at low speeds. The check engine light was a result of a balance shaft engine problem which was, at the time, in a class action suit regarding this problem for these vehicles. The manufacturer agreed to pay a portion of my repair for the balance shaft issue. The second problem turned out to be a transfer case issue. The dealership stated I had a bad transfer case and they recommended I have the transfer case replaced. At the time, I could only budget myself for the balance shaft repair and 4 new tires. The transfer case oil was changed which slightly improved the vibration/shuddering issue. I currently still have this issue more severely and require the transfer case be replaced. My vehicle's transfer case oil was changed at 30k miles by the previous owner. Through research, I have discovered that in january 2009, a manufacturer bulletin came out that specified my vehicles VIN number was included in the stated problems with the transfer case. They had installed defective transfer cases at production in 2007 and should remedy this! I have spoken to the manufacturer and they will only pay 25% of my parts for this repair which leaves me with a $3200 bill for a problem they knew about. On many occasions, while waiting for my vehicle to have maintenance completed, I over heard service representatives speaking to other customers by phone or in person. The service reps indicated in many instances that the problem the customer was having with their vehicle was due to the transfer case. These transfer cases should be recalled!

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · VA

The automatic transmission would not shift properly. Very dangerous. It is a seven speed automatic transmission but seemed to stay in a high gear so the vehicle did not accelerate. It would not go into reverse. It occurred on a major highway. The me dealer said the repair will be about $2300 this should be a recall. Safety hazard.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 29,380 miles · KY

30 aug.16 took my 07 e350 with 29427 miles to the dealership because the check engine light came on and the car was hard starting. After arriving I informed the service writer the car had shut down while driving. We were proceeding through a busy major intersection when the car shut down. Luckily it started so we could safely exit the busy major intersection. After a diagnostic test was ran, I was informed the crankshaft hall sensor was defective. Additionally, the engine control unit, engine wiring harness, crank sensor and various other components are oil soaked. I notified mercedes benz to be told the car was out of warranty. Mercedes benz should be held accountable for the unsafe defective materials they use. The above issues are a danger to the occupants and general public as well. The defective oil soaked wiring harness is can cause a fire. The car shuts down while driving is dangerous.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 94,000 miles · CA

The front inner tires get cupping over the time, I have to replace them every 10,000 miles. All the suspension parts are new put still the problem going on. It is a manufacturing problem with the heavy engine get the load on the power train and with the time it losing and make the tires cupping from the inner side.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Transmission · 159,000 miles · TN

Transmission. It is my understanding that this year and model car has known transmission problems.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 93,000 miles · GA

While driving and changing gears from first to second, at or around 10 - 20 RPM my engine became uncontrollable and jerked sporadically. I could not control the vehicle until it changed into 3rd gear and then began to drive as normal. The car does this repeatedly now until I feel it has become unsafe to drive. The jerking is random so I don't know when to expect it and what to do when it happens. It has caused me to veer off the road occasionally.