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1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Reinbeck, NY
Tl contact owns a 1997 mercedes benz 420. the contact stated that the front coil spring was cracked. the failure was noticed during a routine oil change at the dealer. the dealer stated that no recalls were available. the contact stated...read more / reply »
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Topsfield, MA
1995 e420 mercedes benz: wire harness has prematurely disintegrated, causing unsafe operating characteristics to appear in vehicle such as: sudden loss of power and unresponsiveness to accelerator input.
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Chatsworth, CA
I got 94 e420 benz with defect engine wiring harness. they are cracking. the idle is rough and i got engine code errors. one time the engine failed on the surface street. it was lucky there was no car behind me at that time. my mechanic ...
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Mendham, NJ
Tl* - on 1/16/07 the left upper suspension spring support separated from the frame of a 1997 mercedes benz 420. on 01/02/07 the contact took the vehicle to the dealer in morristown, nj for a safety check, and they didn't find anything wro...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Mobile, AL
Vehicle checked and found that insulation on all of the fuel injection wiring, temperature sensor and fan thermal switch harness deteriorated causing wires to rub together. consumer discovered that harness insulation is made of very poor ma...
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Westerville, OH
Left upper suspension spring support separated from the frame of the vehicle. i noticed a scraping sound coming from the left from on the car. i removed the tire and found that the spring support was just about ready to break away from t...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Hacienda Heights, CA
5/18/2006. check engine light appeared. took vehicle to mbz repair shop and found the engine wiring harness's wire insulation breaking apart and exposing the bare wiring. cost of repair +$900.00.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Lake City, FL
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle was riding rough. the vehicle was slowed to 5 mph and the driver side front coil spring fell off. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealership determined the bracket th...
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Eugene, OR
No tether anchorages are present on this vehicle and no tether anchorages have ever been present on this vehicle. the owner's manual and mbna service bulletins state that this vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for use with child...
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Eugene, OR
On oct. 20, 2005, i asked mercedes benz of usa and mercedes benz of eugene(or), to show/tell me specifically where the tether anchors are in my 1990 420 sel mercedes. also,on oct. 21, 2005, i filed a similar complaint, by email, at this si...
1990 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Eugene, OR
The owner's manual for my 1990 420 sel, on page 46, states:"this vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for use with child restraints that have a top tether strap. consult your authorized mercedes-benz dealer for the exact location of t...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Argyle, TX
Two major failures of wiring on my 1995 s420. (1) main wiring harness shorted, burned insulation and failure to operate. dealer claimed normal with a car this age. (2) throttle actuator wiring harness shorted, again burned insulation and op...
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Durham, NC
I recently had a gas tank pressure sensor replaced on my 1997 e model mercedes. upon inspection of the interior of the gas tank, it was discovered that the return lines inside the tank had become disconnected which could result in loss of ...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Marietta, GA
Shortly after purchase of a 1995 mercedez-benz e420, i was told by an independent mechanic of the need to replace wiring harnesses in the engine compartment because the wiring insulation becomes brittle, cracks, and falls off. this was dem...
1991 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Cherry Hill, NJ
The driver's side air bags did not deploy when the consumer was involved in an front end collision with his 1991 mercedes benz 420 sel. ****
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Morristown, NJ
While vehicle sat idling, the right front coil spring suddenly detached from its welded position. (nar)
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Brooklyn, NY
While driving 65 mph, the consumer noticed the steering wheel vibrating hard. the consumer looked under vehicle and noticed the frame well was broken. please provide further details. metal on frame well was replaced due to fatigue. als...
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Brooklyn, NY
While driving 65 mph, the consumer noticed the steering wheel vibrating hard. the consumer looked under vehicle and noticed the frame well was broken. please provide further details. metal on frame well was replaced due to fatigue. als...
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Hillside, NJ
After parking the vehicle, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. as a result of the failure, fire came through the firewall. the local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. there were no prior problem...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Garland, TX
The vehicles asr light illuminated then the power drive would shut off.
1995 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Palm Coast, FL
See information recorded in attached letter. complaint registered with customer services center, mercedes-benz, usa via telephone on september 13, and 16, 2002, with no results taken to resolve faulty seat belt. i note that nhtsa bulletin...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Streamwood, IL
A crack in left rear frames. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Newbury Port, MA
After coming to a complete stop vehicle will try to surge forward while consumer applies brakes. this has been an intermittent problem. contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find cause. has replaced several brake parts but found nothing.. c...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Newbury Port, MA
After coming to a complete stop vehicle will try to surge forward while consumer applies brakes. this has been an intermittent problem. contacted dealer, and dealer cannot find cause. has replaced several brake parts but found nothing.. c...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Newburyport, MA
The problem started last august. it occurrs only occasionally and has never been duplicated when at a dealership or repair shop. after applying the brakes and coming to a stop, the car starts to roll forward. when i take my foot of the bra...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Winnetka, IL
On 10/24, 2001, while driving mercedes s-420 with 65 miles per hour on pennsylavania turnpike, passanger side wheel with tire and wheel cap separated from the car and flew out to the opposite side of oncoming turnpike. after the car was tow...
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Great Kneck, NY
Mechanic was going to service engine when he pushed hood off. hood flew off and broke windshield, and chipped the paint. hinge spring was detached from right side of hood. dealership was aware of problem.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Beltsville, MD
Drivers side seatback is stuck in reclining position. consumer feels this is not safe because consumer can hardly see out window, and this is unsafe way to drive.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Kerrville, TX
Was making a left turn when isuzu trooper passenger front hit passenger side front wheel of mercedes and passenger door with driver side front. during impact, front seat belt on driver's side failed to restrain driver. also, caused driv...
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Gretna, LA
Bridgestone tires (p205 65 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement of the faulty tires.
1989 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Cedar Rapids, IA
Plastic follower apparently ages independent of mileage. piece on left head breaks off, follows timing chain over cam gear, left head then out of time fails catastophically bending or breaking all valves and sometimes pistons. engine halt...
1989 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Bala Cynwyd, PA
Fron parked position, when vehicle put in gear, car lunged forward at high speed without engaging accelerator pedal. break would not stop car.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Yorba Linda, CA
While driving about 65 mph in rainy weather windshield wipers would not activate when the switch was turned on. vehicle was taken to dealership, where the fuses were checked. a control unit was replaced at owner's expense.dealership offe...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Temple, OK
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. no response from interior console control. steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. rear brakes conti...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Temple, OK
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. no response from interior console control. steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. rear brakes conti...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Temple, OK
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. no response from interior console control. steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. rear brakes conti...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Temple, OK
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. no response from interior console control. steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. rear brakes conti...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Temple, OK
Strange electronic whirring sound when starting vehicle on 6/7. side view mirrors suddenly moved and then closed halfway. no response from interior console control. steering wheel also began to move up and down on its own. rear brakes conti...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Verona, NJ
Continuing idling and acceleration problems. on january 21, 2000, one month after second repair attempt, while driving vehicle it suddenly lost power then violently jolted forward causing temporary loss of control. (note: driver's foot did ...
1999 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Verona, NJ
Continuing idling and acceleration problems. on january 21, 2000, one month after second repair attempt, while driving vehicle it suddenly lost power then violently jolted forward causing temporary loss of control. (note: driver's foot did ...
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Sausalito, CA
The gas tank on my mercedes benz e420 collapsed. it looked like a giant stepped on it. prior to the tank collapsing the "check engine" light came on and i had to have the fuel evaporation system repaired. i took the car to berberian euro...
1994 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in West Mount, IL
Driving in local traffic 40 mph the seats started to recline all the way to the passenger back seat. tried to use the seat recliner button, but it failed. it will not readjust by itself. contacted dealer.
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Sacramento, CA
The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. mjs
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Sacramento, CA
The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. mjs
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Sacramento, CA
The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. mjs
1986 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Sacramento, CA
The consumer state's when driving their is a gasoline smell within the vehicle, the antenna is broken, brake lightand the tail light failed and their is a hole within the gas tank. mjs
1987 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Walnut Creek, CA
Driving through downtwn at 5 mph, car was filled with steam becausethe hose broke.consumer notified dealer and manufactur.
1997 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Wyoming, OH
Automatic transmission malfunctioned. it would get stuck in the gears and may result a crash. please provide further information.
1987 MERCEDES BENZ 420 in Walnut Creek, CA
Due to defective design of the radiator, it cracked and caused water to leak. this may have caused the engine to lock up. common problem. mercedes benz came with a new design of radiator, and claims that there was not a defect in the old...
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