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NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,010 miles

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 engine problems

engine problem

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 162003

E320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,530 miles

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1999 Mercedes-Benz E320T, 60K miles - crankshaft harmonic balancer (damper pulley) failed. Advised by mechanic to replace immediately, so as to avoid loss of multi ribbed-V-belt and concurrent loss of power steering, alternator and water pump function.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 242004

E320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,500 miles
Harmonic balancer (crankshaft pulley) is separating, creating noise and potentially lost of power assist for steering.

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 302003

E320 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
The rubber insert in the pulley crankshaft experienced a mechanical failure which resulted in no power steering or brakes.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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