This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While pulling out of a parking lot, the front left corner of car fell down and there was a sound like I hit a pothole. The road was clear. At this point the vehicle became difficult to steer. I had the car towed to my house and after further inspection, I noticed the lower control arm had rotted out and broke.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the vehicle made a squeaking and scraping noise. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found that the passenger front coils spring holder had corroded and caused the spring to release. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Mercedes Benz E class 320 wagon which was purchased used in March 2003. He stated that while driving at speeds of less than 40 mph, the contact thought he had run over something and there was a violent vibration in the steering wheel. Then, while making a left turn he could heard a grinding and thumping sound coming from under the vehicle. He then noticed the front passenger's side wheel was actually inside the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer where they found the front passenger's side coil spring perch failed causing the front end passenger's side of the vehicle to collapse. The current and failure mileages were under 130,000. Updated 01/19/10 the air mass flow sensor and outer tie rod were replaced. The lower ball joints were worn and were replaced. The crank sensor was replaced. The engine was consuming large amounts of oil. The dealer stated the vehicle needed new rings and a valve seal. The transmission would slip during cold weather conditions. There was an internal fault with the clutches. The gear shifter had excessive play. The left window regulator had to be replaced, because it would not close. The left rear door latch was inoperative. Updated 01/20/10.
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- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA