Mercedes Benz R320 2006
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R320.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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Bulletins
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- LI91.18-P-077075 - SEATS: Crease formation on genuine leather seat covers in vehicles with low mileage ??A?A? Objects left on the seats for extended periods of time (pressure marks). ??A?A? Objects wedged between the seat backrest and seat cushion (e.G. Seat bel
- RecallUpdate - AIR BAGS: Recall campaign announcement for takata driver airbags.
- LI91.29-P-059366 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Complaint airscarf nonfunctional, fuse may have triggered. Cause the electrical wiring harness is trapped between the height adjustment gearing and the cushion frame. Remedy check the electrical wiring harness for damage (see seat 004
- LI8270P055572 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mobile phone cotacts are not transferred completely.
- LI47.40-P-053871 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Fault code P045600 "very fine leak" or P044200 "fine leak" stored in engine control unit.
- LI18.30-P-055434 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Traces of oil in area of oil cooler (inner v) on engine 642
- LI14.20-P-052079 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up - fault code entry (fc) 14a600 or 14a700
- GI88.40-P-057430 - EQUIPMENT: Message in instrument cluster "distronic pluscurrently unavailable - see owner's manual"
- C1A140101 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This customer 1 action has been initiated because certain mbrace subscribers were recently contacted by mbrace informing them that they need to have an i-button call performed to ensure their mbrace device has registered with the verizon
- LI91.25-P-059380 - SEATS: Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky.
- LI91.10-P-048411 - SEATS: The pneumatic 4-way lumbar support fails. Lumbar support pockets cannot be filled up or they drain.
- LI05 20-P-067123 - ENGINE (PWS): Oil in engine wiring harness
- LI27.55-P-060088 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI27.55-P-060088 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Procedure in case of slight oil traces on transmission 722.9
- LI49.00-P-060010 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Fault in particulate sensor
- LI82.70-P-060004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
- LI46-20P-055943 - STEERING:COLUMN: Xentry (mercedes): rattling noise coming from the area of the steering column tube system, when driving over rough road and when accelerating or braking, there would be cracking noises. Models 164, 251. No model years listed. *pe
- SB-59783 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Mercedes-benz: there are electrical production quality issues that cause the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm
- SB-32-25-82 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- LI-72-00-P - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Xentry: outside door handle no longer returns to end position. Due to a bent pin in the dynamic balancer, the support spring of the bearing bracket can slide out of place or become unhooked. Models 164, 251, 166, 204, 212. No model years
- SB-82-30-366E - VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER : Mercedes benz: adjusting wiper arms. If you receive reports on certain vehicles of wipers chattering/noisy, proceed as follows: inspect wiper blades/inserts for wear and replace; thoroughly clean windshield; verify use of correct washer f
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- TB-P-047927 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: following fault codes are entered in the control unit and displayed-fc5320 drain valve:open circuit or insufficient valve current in models series 211, 219; fc5260 drain valve open circuit or insufficient valve current in model 2
- SB-47-20-56 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY: Mercedes: ensuring unobstructed movement for the fuel level sensor. When installing the left or right fuel level sensor, it is essential for it to have unrestricted, unobstructed movement. *pe
- RB-2009060005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Mercedes benz service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Software calibration number (scn) coding; engine control module. The vehicles fuel tank leak diagnosis system may have been inadvertently deactivated during a vi
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
- SB-07-16-80D - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: fuel loss at pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to lip home mode, poor output, poor fuel economy, combustion noise, vehicle stalls). May be caused by malfuncti
- TB-91-16-177 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT: Mercedes: active head restraints activate for no reason. This may be caused by damage to the seat wiring harness causing a short circuit. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown. *pe updated 9/18/09. *pe
- TB-46-10-32 - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR: Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. When turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. This may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering
- TB-46-10-39C - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. Models 164 and 251. Model years unknown. *pe
- SB-2008070002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Mercedes: replace v belt upper guide pulley. The v belt upper guide pulley optimized for noise reduction is available. The dealer will replace upper guide pulley at the next workshop visit. *pe
- TB-82-10-632 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: Mercedes: stop/tail light not illuminating with dtcs 9102, 9103, 9106, 9107, 9126, 9127 or 9136. (vehicles without led tail lamps) *pe updated 5/13/09. *pe updated 4/20/11. Repair does not apply to led tail lamps. *pe
- SB-2008080001 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Mercedes: check air suspension compressor and replace if necessary. Insufficient air pressure in the air suspension system may result from damage to the pressure disk in the air suspension compressor. *pe
- SB-07-16-08 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES: Mercedes benz: work on pressure regulator valve (as of cd13, 1600 bar system). Fuel loss at the pressure regulator valve and/or poor engine running characteristics (shakes, knocks, surges, changes to limp home mode, poor output, poor fuel
- SB-27-00-104 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE): Slow acceleration with gas pedal hesitation. Models 164.122/8ss (ml 320 and gl320); 211.022 (e320); 251.122 (4320). Years unknown. *pe
- TB-46-20-61 - STEERING: Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. Model years unknown. *pe
- 2007100003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Models e320, e500, e55, e350, e550, e63, ml350, ml500, ml63, ml320, ml550, gl450, gl320, gl550 with diesel engine om 642 my 2006-2007 -- update engine control module software. *nj
- 071677 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Mercedes-benz - leaking high pressure fuel pump/possible fuel loss/odor. Models ml320, gl320, r320. Model year unknown. *nj
- 472052 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Mercedes-benz - procedure for replacing fuel pump and fuel filter modules . Models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, ml550, gl320, gl450, gl550, r63, r320, r350, r500. Model year all. *nj
- 322250 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: Mercedes-benz models ml63, ml320, ml350, ml500, r320, r350, r500 with code 489 (airmatic suspension) - airmatic inoperative/ (visit workshop) displayed in instrument cluster. Model year unknown. *nj updated 3/11/08.
- 2007090001 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR: Mercedes-benz models with mechanical mirrors - lubricate folding mechanism of right and left outside mirrors. *nj
- 462046 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK: Play in the rack and pinion steering system. Models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. Mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20110607 |
Several times has the airmatic suspension exploded on my mercedes r 320 cdi. One time in high speed. The car was unstable under braking and the noise of the explosion was dangerous. *tr