2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 transmission problems

Filed Feb 27, 2022 · Transmission · OH

Car shifts into park when I stop, does not happen all the time, no check engine light, no warning, don't know it shifted until I try to move forward. last time I drove the car it did it as I was stopping, made a funny grind noise, no warning lights or bells will contact dealer. this is very dangerous

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted to PARK before the vehicle came to a full stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the failure was related to TSB - LI54.25-P-056472. The contact was informed that the Electronic Ignition Switch (EIS) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the warranty had expired and the TSB was not associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz e350. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle surged while in motion and inadvertently shifted from drive to park. The failure also occurred while reversing, or while making a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics and the mechanics informed him that there were no codes retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 135,400 miles · CA

If I'm coming to a stop at a light or a stop sign, the car throws itself into park before I come to a complete stop. It has happened intermittently. It happens in speeds of less than 5mph. When I turn the car off and restart the vehicle. The problem goes away. There isn't a specific temperature or time of day when it occurs. It just happens intermittently. I have also read a tech service bulletin on this issue for other mercedes owners.

Filed Sep 28, 2020 · Transmission · 120,610 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that while driving and stopping at a red light, the vehicle independently shifted into park. The failure recurred four times within a half an hour. The gear shift indicator indicated that the vehicle was in park. The contact shifted the vehicle into drive to move forward after the traffic light changed. The contact drove the vehicle back to her residence. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was referred to mercedes-benz manhattan (770 11th ave, new york, ny 10019 (646) 846-6402). The dealer stated that the electronic engine switch needed to be replaced. The contact was provided a repair estimate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,610.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Transmission · 108,890 miles · PA

The vehicle is putting itself into park when you slow down and get to about 2-3 m.p.h.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 103,000 miles · TN

Car shifting from drive or reverse into park on it's own

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

After driving the car for more than an hour the engine will not stop when using keyless go feature.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 85,000 miles · NJ

After driving the car for more than one hour the car will automatically shift into park when speed is below 6mph.

Filed Dec 23, 2017 · Transmission · 47,162 miles · NY

Faulty valve body on a car with less than 50k miles. Car has been maintained as per dealer recommendations. Transmission fluid had been recently changed 4 months prior. Transition failed in a life threatening manner while driving on a highway. Total loss of control of driving capabilities. Problem resulted in a total of $5585.29 in a rebuilt transmission and new valve body. Upon researching this seems to be a reoccurring issue with the 722.9 transmission. A recall should be issued.