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Accelerator pedal went full throttle at stop light, tested and had a faulty electronic accelerator pedal dealer and Mercedes Benz refused any warranty repair and were not interested in seeing the faulty part. I have kept the faulty part pending further investigation. I am upset that Toyota must fix a dangerous situation but Mercedes gets away with it, as I know a friend with a 2000 S430 that had the exact same fault.
Beginning on 10/18/01 to present, this vehicle has been taken into the dealership 34 different times for the following reasons: (1) remote inop - 10/18/01; (2) remote inop - 11/14/01; (3) replaced remote - 12/3/01; (4) remote inop - 12/11/01; (5) replaced front pads & sensors - 12/26/02; (6) replaced right front door window motor - 4/24/03; (7) replaced remotes - 5/15/03; (8) replaced crankshaft sensor & connector module - 12/2/03; (9) replaced faulty rear sam control module - 12/2/03; (10) replaced A/C pressure switch - 12/2/03; (11) replaced air mass meter sensor - 12/11/03; (12) replaced right door window regulator - 1/5/04; (13) replaced rear shade roller blind - 1/5/04; (14) replaced side bag connector all doors - 1/9/04; (15) replaced right front door window seal - 2/27/04; (16) replaced oil level sensor & resealed oil pan - 4/28/04; (17) replaced sway bar bushing and caster arms - 4/28/04; (18) resealed elec plug for trans - 4/28/04; (19) replaced right rear door linkage and knob - 7/22/04; (20) replaced A/C blower & fan speed regulator - 8/23/04; (21) replaced right rear door window regulator - 8/23/04; (22) replaced mounting clips & bearings driver seat - 8/23/04; (23) replaced right rear door window motor - 2/7/05; (24) low oil light on, changed oil & filter - 2/7/05; (25) replaced oil sending unit - 3/17/05; (26) replaced right front seat control module - 5/20/05; (27) replaced alternator and regulator - 5/20/05; (28) replaced driver side seat clamps & pins - 5/20/05; (29) replaced brake pads, shoes, rotors and disc - 5/20/05; (30) replaced leaking trans plug and leaking pan gasket - 5/20/05; (31) fuel gauge inop - 6/27/05. At present "remote will not open trunk & malfunction (elect stab prog esp) is on. I have asked that vehicle be replaced with a reliable vehicle of same type and mileage, hq Mercedes llc has refused on 2 occasions. I have contact with the dept of Consumer Affairs.
Low oil light comes on when vehicle is driven for 1 hour or more continuously. Problem started at 41,458 miles and still exist at 64,892. Vehicle has been taken to dealership (dick dyer & associates, columbia, SC) five (5) times for this recurring problem. During each visit, dealer either added up to a quart of oil or did a complete oil change. Dealer cannot correct or find the cause.
Consumer was driving at 25- 30 mph and the vehicle died on the road. The engine light did not come on. After taking the key completely out and re-inserting the key the vehicle did crank back up. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer and they said it was crank shaft position sensor. This happened on September 4, 2005.
- Jonesboro , GA, USA
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While driving 65-70 mph check engine light came on and vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that they could not duplicate or locate the problem.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic that problem has occurred more than once. Please fill in additional information.
Vehicle has stopped on the highway twice. Once he had it towed to the dealer and was told that it was a grounding problem. The second time he had it towed, he was told that they could not find any problem. Then he begun to have problems opening the vehicle with the key, then once the vehicle was open then it would not enter the ignition to start the auto. He thinks this car is a lemon. Vehicle is a Mercedes C20, 2001.
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- Tucson , AZ, USA