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NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 072003

E320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

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

ABS/bas/esp light came on repeatedly. My mechanic determined it was a "rate of turn" gyroscopic sensor that can adjust the throttle or make other electronic adjustments depending on the sensor's data. The mechanic contacted Mercedes, who told him that this $950 part has been "selling like hot cakes" and that problems with the sensor in this vehicle are "very common." This is a safety issue and a very expensive part that I'm sure Mercedes does not want to have to issue a recall on. Mine is not an isolated incident and should be looked into.

- North Potomac, MD, USA

problem #3

Jan 022003

E320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles
When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes they locked up and caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. The dealer was notified. The traction controlsystem applies to the left front brake when making right turns.

- Hinsdale, IL, USA

problem #2

Nov 242001

E320 4WD

  • miles
Esp/bas malfunction indicator comes up several times in the past two months.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 242001

E320 4WD

  • miles
Esp/bas malfunction indicator comes up several times in the past two months.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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