The worst 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 problems
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Recalls 1
Engine
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2013 R320 4MATIC CDI vehicle equipped with a six-cylinder diesel engine. In the event of a crash where the primary communication pathway between the air bag control unit and the engine control unit is damaged, the supplementary communication pathway may not shut off the engine or fuel pump.
- Risk
- If the engine and fuel pump after not shut off after a crash, there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the engine control unit with new software, free of charge. The recall began by early June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at1-800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 17V247000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 36
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC will provide an Extended Modification Warranty for each vehicle that has received...
- Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is...
- Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
- Transmission control unit Y3/8n4 (fully integrated transmission control unit (VGS)) not listed in quick...
- Commissioning not possible after replacement of TRANSMISSION 722.9 or of electrohydraulic controller unit...
- Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end)
- Headlamp, front fog lamp leaky or fogged
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Questions about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320
Is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320?
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How many recalls does the 2013 Mercedes-Benz R320 have?
1 recall, covering engine.
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