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NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Prndl) Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
98,000 miles

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1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1998 Mercedes-Benz E320 Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 262005

E320 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The gear moved on its own with no key. Vehicle was in park a child entered the vehicle, moved the gear from park to neutral, and vehicle rolled back, going through a fence and striking a tree. The child sustained no injuries.

- Los Altos, CA, USA

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