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Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Review #10438120

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz r320. the contact stated that the seat overheated and burned a hole through the seat, and the contacts leg was burned. the contact mentioned that there a burning odor inside the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. .Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 40000 miles. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in PRAIRIEVILLE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Engine

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Engine Review #10469682

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . engine 'died' (vehicle lost all power) while traveling at highway speed. i had to pull vehicle over on side of the road with no power assistance steering or braking. brough it to the dealer for service 8/8/12, stalled two more times while enroute. i was told that it is a failed camshaft sensor. i looked up all safety recalls on vehicle, and found one for the crankshaft sensor in 2008. i was told that my failed camshaft sensor is different and is not covered by the manufacturer, even though it produces the same symptom/result as a failed crankshaft sensor. both items perform simarlarly in that they assure correct engine timing, disabling the engine if a failure is detected in either part! i submit that this is a safety issue and should at least be covered by the manufacturer! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB22E17A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in NEPTUNE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Electrical System

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Electrical System Review #10469682

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . engine 'died' (vehicle lost all power) while traveling at highway speed. i had to pull vehicle over on side of the road with no power assistance steering or braking. brough it to the dealer for service 8/8/12, stalled two more times while enroute. i was told that it is a failed camshaft sensor. i looked up all safety recalls on vehicle, and found one for the crankshaft sensor in 2008. i was told that my failed camshaft sensor is different and is not covered by the manufacturer, even though it produces the same symptom/result as a failed crankshaft sensor. both items perform simarlarly in that they assure correct engine timing, disabling the engine if a failure is detected in either part! i submit that this is a safety issue and should at least be covered by the manufacturer! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB22E17A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in NEPTUNE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Engine

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Engine Review #10532568

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE . on a 4 lane highway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph vehicle was stopped at a light. upon takeoff vehicle went into "low power" mode. vehicle then became a hazard due to slow acceleration and not being able to pull off the highway in a safe manner due to heavy traffic. vehicle has had a new turbo/waste gate assembly installed but still goes into low power mode without warning. no check engine light. in most cases if the vehicle can be gotten off the road and turned off for a few minutes it will return to normal. this may last for several days or several minutes. this seems to be a common problem for vehicles with the 3.0 turbo diesel including sprinter vans. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB22E67A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in LENOIR, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Fuel System, Diesel

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Fuel System, Diesel Review #10532568

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on July 29, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL . on a 4 lane highway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph vehicle was stopped at a light. upon takeoff vehicle went into "low power" mode. vehicle then became a hazard due to slow acceleration and not being able to pull off the highway in a safe manner due to heavy traffic. vehicle has had a new turbo/waste gate assembly installed but still goes into low power mode without warning. no check engine light. in most cases if the vehicle can be gotten off the road and turned off for a few minutes it will return to normal. this may last for several days or several minutes. this seems to be a common problem for vehicles with the 3.0 turbo diesel including sprinter vans. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB22E67A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in LENOIR, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Tires

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Tires Review #10550518

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . purchased four (4) goodyear assurance tripletred all season size 235/65r17 dot #pj81kd1r4111 from a goodyear corporate store. went to corporate store to repair a "slow air leak on passenger rear tire". store called stating that "piece of metal had damaged" tire and the other three tires "had a sidewall bubble from hitting potholes'. we live in a southern suburban area & have not had any major impacts with these tires. we took the vehicle to another authorized goodyear dealer who removed the tires, examined and stated separation is consistent with a manufacturer defect and did not see evidence of impact damage or abusive driving habits. contacted goodyear corporate offices and spoke with crystal who insisted warranty credit would only be given under "road hazard" and we could not "prove any defects". she also insisted that we had been hitting pot holes or had a hard impact with the tires. she also stated that if we contacted an attorney goodyear would not give us any warranty credit. *tr.Mileage was 165000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB22E87A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in MOORESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Visibility/wiper

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Visibility/wiper Review #10598083

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . without notice front windshield wipers just stopped working while driving in the rain. almost caused an accident. took car to dealership, who could not determine issue. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 138000 miles. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in BASKING RIDGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Suspension

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Suspension Review #10630863

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . preface: i own an automotive repair shop in carrollton texas. i have been working on cars since 1968. i am a three-time certified mercedes-benz master technician. in december, 2012 i replaced the right front air spring on a 2007 mercedes r-320. the manufacturer is arnot industries. their part number is a-2587. less than two months later, the air spring suffered a catastrophic failure. the spring material, which is similar in construction to a tire, ruptured. the vehicle was parked in the owner's garage when the "blow-out" occurred. the mileage at failure was 49336. the mileage of the original replacement was 49113. the distributor of the air spring offered me a warranty replacement. i replaced the spring with, at this point, no further issues. on september 10,2013 i replaced the left front air spring. that spring failed today, six days shy of one year and after only 4200 miles. both of the replacement air springs suffered catastrophic "blow-out" failures. when the left spring failed today, the car was being driven. the driver managed to get the car off the road without incident. however, it could have resulted in loss of control of the car and serious damage or injury. i contacted arnot about their failure rates for these air springs. they stated they have only an 8% failure rate of this product. because the two failures that i have witnessed present a threat to the safety of the vehicle and occupants, i would like someone to see if additional failures of this company's products have occured .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51818 miles. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Electronic Stability Control

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Electronic Stability Control Review #10638821

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . esp inoperative message appears. wipers went on (although they were off at the time) turn signals were inoperative and interior lights not working.. i pulled to the side of the road and was unable to engage park or reverse. i shut the ignition off and neutral was automatically engaged but park still not working. removing the key engaged park. restarting the car the esp inoperative message was still displayed and drive could not be engaged. after leaving the key removed for 2-3 minutes all was clear. no recurrence of the problem for 6 months then recurred on september 22, 2014 and again on september 24, 2014. i feel this is a very dangerous issue. stability control is lost along with turn signals and even if you stop the car stays in drive and reverse is not available. park can only be engaged by removing the key. each recurrence was the same. headlights were still working but i could not establish if tail and brake lights working since the car stays in drive until you remove the key so you cannot check this..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103000 miles. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in POWHATAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Suspension

Mercedes Benz R320 2007 Suspension Review #10676887

MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2015.MERCEDES BENZ R320 2007, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . just brought this vehicle on 11/2014 its a 2007 mercedes r350 woke up one morning and the vehicle was leaning to the left the front of the left passenger side was extremely low. it's very low and is not drivable. no warnings. this situation is very dangerous and i see i am not the only one having this problem. this vehicle needs to be recalled and the manufacture needs to fix the issues. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGCB65E67A. Mercedes Benz R320 2007 problem was reported in HAMPTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

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