Mercedes Benz E300 2009
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2009 MERCEDES BENZ E300.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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Sub-models: - E300 4matic -
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI82.30-P-059239 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper
- 20-P-053398 - STEERING: Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. No model years given. Also included models 168 and 172. *js
- LI-05-20-P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm
- LI-72-12-P - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Mercedes-benz: the rear door cannot be opened from the outside in cold temperatures. The window guide rail of the door freezes. *rm
- LI-27-60-P051773 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM): Mercedes-benz: there is a transmission trouble code stored. It is a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch. *rm
- LI-91-40P051830 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT: Mercedes-benz: the front seat belt catches when pulled out, because the strap was not guided back properly. Happens on both the passenger and driver's side. *rm updated 5/22/2012. *js
- LI-27-60-P049270 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged. *rm
- SB-20101100005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm
- LI32-22-P-047927 - SUSPENSION: Mercedes-benz: there are defective connecting cables that are draining the airmatic compressor causing the airmatic light to come on. *rm
- LI-82-10 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH: Mercedes-benz: curve illumination is inoperative. *rm
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- LI03-20-P-048278 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. Run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. Models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. No model years listed. *pe
- LI-42-46 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Xentry(mercedes): sbc control unit cannot be programmed. The sbc control unit is aborted at 20% progress. Due to a defective electronic component in the sbc module, communication between the sbc module and the sbc control unit (a7/3n1) is
- SB-91-60-193 - AIR BAGS: Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- PB-42-45-105 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL: Mercedes benz: all model 202, 208, 210 equipped with code 472a (electronic stability program) esp indicator lamp illuminated/fault code C1401 or C1405. No model years listed. *pe
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20120313 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz e300. While parked, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the wiring harness was overheating on the passenger side, causing the circuit board and wires to melt. The driver side had a black hole developing in the circuit board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician stated that the wiring harness and circuit board would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110104 |
Had a spring perch failure on the front left side while i was reversing out of my driveway in the morning. The spring fell on the ground and the body of the car rested on the wheel. My local mechanic diagnosed the root cause as rust where the perch attaches to the frame.