2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 Problems

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT MITCHELL (2100 DIXIE HWY, FORT MITCHELL, KY 41011, (859) 331-1500) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *DT

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V010000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED PARK PLACE MOTORCARS DALLAS (6113 LEMMON AVENUE, DALLAS TX, 75209, (214) 526-8701) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REPLACED ON MAY 4TH, 2021. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message indicating a power steering malfunction was displayed and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where an unknown software update was completed. The failure ceased but reoccurred a year and a half later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V241000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000. The consumer stated the power steering assist assembly needed to be replaced and it was repaired in the amount of $4042.00.

Steering wheel stuck in Up Position

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The automatic brake and Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The emergency braking system engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was oil leaking from the gasket and was dripping onto the engine. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that there was no recall under the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated while reversing the Back Over Prevention camera screen was blank. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Mercedes Benz has a recall on several models including E-Class (E 200, E 220, E 280, E 350) experiencing timing chain problems. The timing chain is an important component of the engine, as it helps to coordinate the timing of the engine’s various parts. I am currently having the same issue, but my model is an (E400) which has not been included in the recall. It appears that my timing chain failing, which is causing a number of problems with the engine, including reduced performance and fuel efficiency, and if MB does not recall this model, I am facing complete engine failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would display a vibration sensation. The check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had failed. The head gasket and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

RIGHT PASSENGER AIR BAG MALFUNCTION. PARKING BRAKE FAIL TO ENGAGE.

THE BRAKES ON MY 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E 400 APPEAR TO BE DEFECTIVE, AND MERCEDES BENZ HAS NOT MADE SUFFICIENT ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. MY VEHICLE HAS REQUIRED NUMEROUS SERVICE ATTEMPTS, SINCE PURCHASE. I HAVE EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE SUCH AS, BRAKES FAILURE, AND BRAKES MAKING ABNORMAL NOISES HOWEVER, SAID CONCERNS HAVE CONTINUED TO BE DISREGARDED. FURTHERMORE, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY VEHICLE HAS FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

The contact owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The automatic brake and Adaptive Cruise Control warning lights were illuminated. The emergency braking system engaged independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was oil leaking from the gasket and was dripping onto the engine. The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed that there was no recall under the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PUMP FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING, AND HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. THE CONTACT HAD TO BE ASSISTED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,700.

CHAMFER BOLTS BENT BY POTHOLES. CAUSED UNEVEN WEAR OF TREAD AND MULTIPLE FLATS OVER PAST YEAR. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES BENZ OF HUNT VALLEY 9800 YORK ROAD COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030, (410)-666-7777 TO BE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V241000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FREE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND DISAPPEARED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,763.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL BETWEEN THE SUN ROOF AND WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WHILE BEING COVERED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ISSUE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,200.

CHAMFER BOLTS BENT BY POTHOLES. CAUSED UNEVEN WEAR OF TREAD AND MULTIPLE FLATS OVER PAST YEAR. *TR