Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / E320 / 1999
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003249508 | Incident Date: Dec, 06 2003 |
| Consumer's City: NORTH POTOMAC | Consumer's State: MD |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: E320 | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBJH82F0XX | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 10 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jul, 14 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: 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.*ak |