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Mar 1, 2013 Engine 192,350 mi

I WAS INSPECTING MY CAR TO PREPARE FOR A SMOG CHECK.THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WAS ON. I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE AIR PUMP HAD NO INSULATION ON THEM. I CUT INTO THE HARNESS TO FIND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE DISINTEGRATING. I RAN THE CODE CHECK AND GOT 3 CODES. 4,5,AND 18. ONE WAS EGR FAILURE WHICH...

Mar 1, 2013 Electrical System 192,350 mi

I WAS INSPECTING MY CAR TO PREPARE FOR A SMOG CHECK.THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WAS ON. I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE AIR PUMP HAD NO INSULATION ON THEM. I CUT INTO THE HARNESS TO FIND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE DISINTEGRATING. I RAN THE CODE CHECK AND GOT 3 CODES. 4,5,AND 18. ONE WAS EGR FAILURE WHICH...

Mar 1, 2013 Engine 192,350 mi

I WAS INSPECTING MY CAR TO PREPARE FOR A SMOG CHECK.THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WAS ON. I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE AIR PUMP HAD NO INSULATION ON THEM. I CUT INTO THE HARNESS TO FIND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE DISINTEGRATING. I RAN THE CODE CHECK AND GOT 3 CODES. 4,5,AND 18. ONE WAS EGR FAILURE WHICH...

Mar 1, 2013 Electrical System 192,350 mi

I WAS INSPECTING MY CAR TO PREPARE FOR A SMOG CHECK.THE CHECK ENGINE LITE WAS ON. I NOTICED THAT THE WIRES GOING TO THE AIR PUMP HAD NO INSULATION ON THEM. I CUT INTO THE HARNESS TO FIND ALL OF THE WIRES WERE DISINTEGRATING. I RAN THE CODE CHECK AND GOT 3 CODES. 4,5,AND 18. ONE WAS EGR FAILURE WHICH...

Nov 6, 2012 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ERRONEOUSLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED TH...

Nov 6, 2012 Electrical System 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE INDICATOR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED ERRONEOUSLY, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED TH...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Mar 16, 2012 Electrical System 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS RUSTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT M...

Aug 14, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 E320, IM GOING TO SUM THIS UP, THE HARNESS IS JUNK, MY CAR STALLS ON THE FREEWAY, USES UP GAS LIKE A RUNNING HOSE, GOT 6 MILES ON 12.00 WORTH OF GAS, LIGHTS FLICKER, WHEN I CUT BACK THE TAPE IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE PUT CIG TOBACCO IN THE WIRE, THEN I LOOKED AND IT WAS THE INSULATION THA...

Aug 14, 2011 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 1994 E320, IM GOING TO SUM THIS UP, THE HARNESS IS JUNK, MY CAR STALLS ON THE FREEWAY, USES UP GAS LIKE A RUNNING HOSE, GOT 6 MILES ON 12.00 WORTH OF GAS, LIGHTS FLICKER, WHEN I CUT BACK THE TAPE IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE PUT CIG TOBACCO IN THE WIRE, THEN I LOOKED AND IT WAS THE INSULATION THA...

Mar 8, 2011 Equipment Fire 288,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 MERCEDES E-320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WIRES HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Mar 8, 2011 Equipment Fire 288,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 MERCEDES E-320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE AIR CONDITIONER AND SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WIRES HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RE...

Jan 9, 2010 Electrical System 71,000 mi

1. MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHT ALARMS OVER 12 MONTH PERIOD. 2. AFTER MANY FRUITLESS AND EXPENSIVE REPAIRS OF SENSORS, THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A DEFECTIVE ENGINE MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHERE THE INSULATION ON INDIVIDUAL WIRES HAD LARGELY DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS REPORTEDLY DUE TO USE OF DEFECTIVE ...

Jan 9, 2010 Electrical System 71,000 mi

1. MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHT ALARMS OVER 12 MONTH PERIOD. 2. AFTER MANY FRUITLESS AND EXPENSIVE REPAIRS OF SENSORS, THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A DEFECTIVE ENGINE MAIN WIRING HARNESS, WHERE THE INSULATION ON INDIVIDUAL WIRES HAD LARGELY DISINTEGRATED. THIS WAS REPORTEDLY DUE TO USE OF DEFECTIVE ...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I WAS GETTING THE CAR DYEING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND AT STOP LIGHTS AND SMOKE OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD, THEN TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME OF A PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES WIRING FROM 91-96. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT MERCEDES WILL NOT FESS UP TO!!! THE HARNESS COST ME OVER $600.00!!!!! FOR ...

Jun 8, 2009 Electrical System 150,000 mi

I WAS GETTING THE CAR DYEING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND AT STOP LIGHTS AND SMOKE OUT FROM UNDER MY HOOD, THEN TOOK IT TO MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME OF A PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES WIRING FROM 91-96. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT MERCEDES WILL NOT FESS UP TO!!! THE HARNESS COST ME OVER $600.00!!!!! FOR ...

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 152,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, IT IS COMMONLY KNOWN IN THE MB COMMUNITY THAT THESE CARS WIRING HARNESS WAS MADE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. THIS HARNESS COSTS AROUND 1000.00 WHY IS MY GOVERNMENT NOT PROTECTING IT'S PEOPLE FROM THIS FRAUD?! *TR

May 27, 2009 Electrical System 152,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, IT IS COMMONLY KNOWN IN THE MB COMMUNITY THAT THESE CARS WIRING HARNESS WAS MADE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. THIS HARNESS COSTS AROUND 1000.00 WHY IS MY GOVERNMENT NOT PROTECTING IT'S PEOPLE FROM THIS FRAUD?! *TR

Nov 26, 2008 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

ALREADY REPLACED THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS ON MY MERCEDES E320 AT A HIGH COST DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING USED BIODEGRADABLE WIRING HARNESS NOW I NEED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ACTUATOR ALSO A HIGH DOLLAR ITEM SAME THING CORRODED FALLING APART WIRES AND MERCEDES KNOWS OF THIS PLEASE HELP I NEED SOME REL...

Nov 26, 2008 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

ALREADY REPLACED THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS ON MY MERCEDES E320 AT A HIGH COST DUE TO FAULTY ENGINEERING USED BIODEGRADABLE WIRING HARNESS NOW I NEED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE ACTUATOR ALSO A HIGH DOLLAR ITEM SAME THING CORRODED FALLING APART WIRES AND MERCEDES KNOWS OF THIS PLEASE HELP I NEED SOME REL...

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System Crash 56,556 mi

MY 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CABRIOLET HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DISINTEGRATED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS, THAT IS SHORTING. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND STALLING. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD. THE CAR STALLED ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A...

Oct 29, 2008 Electrical System Crash 56,556 mi

MY 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 CABRIOLET HAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. AN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO DISINTEGRATED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS, THAT IS SHORTING. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH AND STALLING. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE HAZARD. THE CAR STALLED ON HIGHWAY, CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH INTO A...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 72,500 mi

CRUMBLING FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING STALLING, MISFIRING, EXPOSED WIRES A FIRE HAZARD AND A "NO SPARK CONDITION" CAUSING DEAD CYLINDERS TO POUR RAW FUEL INTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESULTING IN HEAVY SMOKE AND AN EMANATE SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. THIS CONDITION DESTROYED THE $1200 CATALYTIC CONVE...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 72,500 mi

CRUMBLING FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS CAUSING STALLING, MISFIRING, EXPOSED WIRES A FIRE HAZARD AND A "NO SPARK CONDITION" CAUSING DEAD CYLINDERS TO POUR RAW FUEL INTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESULTING IN HEAVY SMOKE AND AN EMANATE SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. THIS CONDITION DESTROYED THE $1200 CATALYTIC CONVE...

Sep 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I WAS CHANGING SPARK PLUGS AND SAW THE BAD WIRES IN THE HARNESS. I TAPED UP WHERE I COULD BUT WHEN I TOUCHED THE WIRE THE INSULATION JUST FELL OFF THE WIRES. I WAS ABLE TO GET CAR RUNNING FOR AWHILE BUT NOW IT RUNS BAD. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO REPLACE HARNESS AT THIS TIME. THIS IS CLEARLY A...

Sep 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I WAS CHANGING SPARK PLUGS AND SAW THE BAD WIRES IN THE HARNESS. I TAPED UP WHERE I COULD BUT WHEN I TOUCHED THE WIRE THE INSULATION JUST FELL OFF THE WIRES. I WAS ABLE TO GET CAR RUNNING FOR AWHILE BUT NOW IT RUNS BAD. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO REPLACE HARNESS AT THIS TIME. THIS IS CLEARLY A...

Jul 21, 2008 Electrical System 159,000 mi

MY 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 HAS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. IT IS FALLING APART BEING THAT IT WAS CONSTRUCTED USING BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS. IT IS CAUSING MANY, MANY, PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE MISFIRING, SMOKING / BARE WIRES, ETC. *TR

Jul 21, 2008 Electrical System 159,000 mi

MY 1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S320 HAS A DEFECTIVE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. IT IS FALLING APART BEING THAT IT WAS CONSTRUCTED USING BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS. IT IS CAUSING MANY, MANY, PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE MISFIRING, SMOKING / BARE WIRES, ETC. *TR

Jul 4, 2008 Equipment 161,960 mi

A/C AND ALL ITEMS ON FUSE #7 QUIT WORKING. CAR SKIPPED AND WOULD JUST DIE. CHECKED WIRING AND FOUND WIRES CRACKED. ALL WIRES IN HARNESS CRACKED AND LOOKED OVERHEATED. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED BY NEW OWNER. *TR

Jul 4, 2008 Electrical System 161,960 mi

A/C AND ALL ITEMS ON FUSE #7 QUIT WORKING. CAR SKIPPED AND WOULD JUST DIE. CHECKED WIRING AND FOUND WIRES CRACKED. ALL WIRES IN HARNESS CRACKED AND LOOKED OVERHEATED. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED BY NEW OWNER. *TR

Jul 4, 2008 Equipment 161,960 mi

A/C AND ALL ITEMS ON FUSE #7 QUIT WORKING. CAR SKIPPED AND WOULD JUST DIE. CHECKED WIRING AND FOUND WIRES CRACKED. ALL WIRES IN HARNESS CRACKED AND LOOKED OVERHEATED. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED BY NEW OWNER. *TR

Jul 4, 2008 Electrical System 161,960 mi

A/C AND ALL ITEMS ON FUSE #7 QUIT WORKING. CAR SKIPPED AND WOULD JUST DIE. CHECKED WIRING AND FOUND WIRES CRACKED. ALL WIRES IN HARNESS CRACKED AND LOOKED OVERHEATED. WIRING HARNESS REPLACED BY NEW OWNER. *TR

May 8, 2008 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL THAT HAS CAUSED MASSIVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. *TR

May 8, 2008 Electrical System 132,000 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS MADE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL THAT HAS CAUSED MASSIVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN IT DISINTEGRATED. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES E320 WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATION, CRACKING REPLACEMENT WILL BE $2,000. *TR

Apr 7, 2008 Electrical System 150,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES E320 WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATION, CRACKING REPLACEMENT WILL BE $2,000. *TR

Apr 1, 2008 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO BECK MERCEDES BENZ, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS CONDUCTED, I WAS TO THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY INTO. THE HARNESS WIRES WERE QUOTED AS BEING ROTTED. COST IS OVER $2,000.00 TO REPAIR. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. ...

Apr 1, 2008 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO BECK MERCEDES BENZ, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS CONDUCTED, I WAS TO THE WIRING HARNESS HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY INTO. THE HARNESS WIRES WERE QUOTED AS BEING ROTTED. COST IS OVER $2,000.00 TO REPAIR. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. ...

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System 122,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE OUTER SHEATH IS MISSING AND EXPOSED INSULATION IS BRITTLE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMON WITH THE MERCEDES VEHICLES BETWEEN '93 - '95. WHEN WILL THE COMPANY STAND UP AND ADMIT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM. I GUESS SOMETIMES IT TAKES A ACCIDENT WITH LIVES LOST AND LAWSUIT BEFORE ANYONE W...

Mar 31, 2008 Electrical System 122,000 mi

WIRE HARNESS FAILURE OUTER SHEATH IS MISSING AND EXPOSED INSULATION IS BRITTLE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMON WITH THE MERCEDES VEHICLES BETWEEN '93 - '95. WHEN WILL THE COMPANY STAND UP AND ADMIT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM. I GUESS SOMETIMES IT TAKES A ACCIDENT WITH LIVES LOST AND LAWSUIT BEFORE ANYONE W...

Feb 10, 2008 Electrical System 179,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. ALL THE INSULATION AROUND EACH WIRE HAS DISINTEGRATED. THE CAR DIED AS I PULLED INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. I AM TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MERCEDES AND THAT THE MFGR. WILL NOT ADMIT THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRE INSULATION. *TR

Feb 10, 2008 Electrical System 179,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS IS DEFECTIVE. ALL THE INSULATION AROUND EACH WIRE HAS DISINTEGRATED. THE CAR DIED AS I PULLED INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. I AM TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MERCEDES AND THAT THE MFGR. WILL NOT ADMIT THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRE INSULATION. *TR

Dec 7, 2007 Electrical System

MY WIFE OWNS A 1994 E320 THAT HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES ON IT. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS DETERIORATED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 91-96 MERCEDES BENZ ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND MY CAR ONLY HAS 19...

Dec 7, 2007 Electrical System

MY WIFE OWNS A 1994 E320 THAT HAS ONLY 19,000 MILES ON IT. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS DETERIORATED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 91-96 MERCEDES BENZ ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND MY CAR ONLY HAS 19...

Oct 22, 2007 Electrical System 10,000 mi

A YEAR OR TWO AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED(MAY, 1995) I OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER BACK THEN, AND WAS TOLD ESSENTIALLY THAT ALL CARS LEAK OIL AND THAT THIS LEAK WAS MINOR. OVER THE YEARS IT HAS BEEN GETTING MORE PRONOUNCED, NOW LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST CAU...

Oct 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

A YEAR OR TWO AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED(MAY, 1995) I OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER BACK THEN, AND WAS TOLD ESSENTIALLY THAT ALL CARS LEAK OIL AND THAT THIS LEAK WAS MINOR. OVER THE YEARS IT HAS BEEN GETTING MORE PRONOUNCED, NOW LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST CAU...

Oct 22, 2007 Electrical System 10,000 mi

A YEAR OR TWO AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED(MAY, 1995) I OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER BACK THEN, AND WAS TOLD ESSENTIALLY THAT ALL CARS LEAK OIL AND THAT THIS LEAK WAS MINOR. OVER THE YEARS IT HAS BEEN GETTING MORE PRONOUNCED, NOW LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST CAU...

Oct 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

A YEAR OR TWO AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED(MAY, 1995) I OBSERVED AN OIL LEAK. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER BACK THEN, AND WAS TOLD ESSENTIALLY THAT ALL CARS LEAK OIL AND THAT THIS LEAK WAS MINOR. OVER THE YEARS IT HAS BEEN GETTING MORE PRONOUNCED, NOW LEAKING ON THE EXHAUST CAU...

Sep 26, 2007 Electrical System

A/C AND ELECTRICAL FAILURES DUE TO WIRE INSULATION CRACKING. A KNOWN DEFECT. *JB

Sep 26, 2007 Electrical System

A/C AND ELECTRICAL FAILURES DUE TO WIRE INSULATION CRACKING. A KNOWN DEFECT. *JB

Sep 11, 2007 Electrical System Crash 160,000 mi

WIRING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING AT THE SAME TIME, MY LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, LEADING TO A CRASH ON HIGHWAY I-44. *JB

Sep 11, 2007 Electrical System Crash 160,000 mi

WIRING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING AT THE SAME TIME, MY LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, LEADING TO A CRASH ON HIGHWAY I-44. *JB

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHILE IDLING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE WHILE IDLING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING AN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.

Jul 7, 2007 Electrical System 146,083 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON MY 1994 E320 AT 146000. THE HARNESS HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT AND WAS THE SOURCE OF CONTINUED ISSUES WITHIN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. ULTIMATELY, I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT DUE TO SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM THE WIRIN...

Jul 7, 2007 Electrical System 146,083 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON MY 1994 E320 AT 146000. THE HARNESS HAD BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT AND WAS THE SOURCE OF CONTINUED ISSUES WITHIN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. ULTIMATELY, I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT DUE TO SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE FROM THE WIRIN...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 134,267 mi

I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS DEALING DIRECTLY WITH A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1994 E 320 FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I THOUGHT THEY SEEMED TRUSTWORTHY AT THE TIME BUT AT FURTHER REVIEW I SEE THEY WERE SELLING ME A CAR WITH A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE DONE EXTENDED RESEAR...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 134,267 mi

I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS DEALING DIRECTLY WITH A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1994 E 320 FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I THOUGHT THEY SEEMED TRUSTWORTHY AT THE TIME BUT AT FURTHER REVIEW I SEE THEY WERE SELLING ME A CAR WITH A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. I HAVE DONE EXTENDED RESEAR...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 91,000 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS - INSULATION DETERIORATED AND CAUSED POOR PERFORMANCE, ENGINE MISFIRE AND DISPLAY OF VARIOUS FAULT CODES ON DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. *NM

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 91,000 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS - INSULATION DETERIORATED AND CAUSED POOR PERFORMANCE, ENGINE MISFIRE AND DISPLAY OF VARIOUS FAULT CODES ON DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. *NM

Oct 15, 2006 Electrical System 135,203 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSULATION RESULTING IN STALLING WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Oct 15, 2006 Electrical System 135,203 mi

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE INSULATION RESULTING IN STALLING WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE.

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System 132,000 mi

BEGAN EXPERIENCING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN MY MERCEDES BENZ E320. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ADVISED THAT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD INSULATION CRUMBLING OFF AND SPARKS WERE VISIBLE BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND HARNESS. ALSO ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON EARLY 90'S MERCEDES VEHICLES DUE T...

Sep 14, 2006 Electrical System 132,000 mi

BEGAN EXPERIENCING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN MY MERCEDES BENZ E320. INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ADVISED THAT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAD INSULATION CRUMBLING OFF AND SPARKS WERE VISIBLE BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND HARNESS. ALSO ADVISED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON EARLY 90'S MERCEDES VEHICLES DUE T...

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 140,000 mi

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS INSULATION IS CRACKED AND BADLY DETERIORATED, CAUSING MALFUNCTION AND FAULTY CODES. *NM

Aug 10, 2006 Electrical System 140,000 mi

ENGINE WIRE HARNESS INSULATION IS CRACKED AND BADLY DETERIORATED, CAUSING MALFUNCTION AND FAULTY CODES. *NM

Jun 24, 2006 Electrical System

I OWN 1994 E320 AND I WAS TOLD BY MY SERVICE FACILITY THAT IT HAS A BAD ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. I AM HAVING ERRATIC IDLE PROBLEMS AND TECH'S WON'T DO ANY MAJOR REPAIRS WITHOUT MY FIRST HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED. THEY SAY THAT IF THEY DO ANY MAJOR REPAIRS IT WOULD REQUIRE VALVE COVER REMOVAL ...

Jun 24, 2006 Electrical System

I OWN 1994 E320 AND I WAS TOLD BY MY SERVICE FACILITY THAT IT HAS A BAD ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. I AM HAVING ERRATIC IDLE PROBLEMS AND TECH'S WON'T DO ANY MAJOR REPAIRS WITHOUT MY FIRST HAVING THE WIRING HARNESS REPLACED. THEY SAY THAT IF THEY DO ANY MAJOR REPAIRS IT WOULD REQUIRE VALVE COVER REMOVAL ...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System 24,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WEIRD DRIVETRAIN FAILURES WITH MY CAR... ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED. UPON REPLACEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS AN INHERENT DEFECT WITH THIS HARNESS. ON A 12 YEAR OLD CAR, THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS I...

Jun 6, 2006 Power Train 24,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WEIRD DRIVETRAIN FAILURES WITH MY CAR... ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED. UPON REPLACEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS AN INHERENT DEFECT WITH THIS HARNESS. ON A 12 YEAR OLD CAR, THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS I...

Jun 6, 2006 Electrical System 24,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WEIRD DRIVETRAIN FAILURES WITH MY CAR... ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED. UPON REPLACEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS AN INHERENT DEFECT WITH THIS HARNESS. ON A 12 YEAR OLD CAR, THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS I...

Jun 6, 2006 Power Train 24,000 mi

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WEIRD DRIVETRAIN FAILURES WITH MY CAR... ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS FAILED. UPON REPLACEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE IS AN INHERENT DEFECT WITH THIS HARNESS. ON A 12 YEAR OLD CAR, THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS I...

May 24, 2006 Electrical System

1994 E320 WIRE HARNESS CRACK PROBLEM. *JB

May 24, 2006 Electrical System

1994 E320 WIRE HARNESS CRACK PROBLEM. *JB

Jan 19, 2006 Electrical System

94 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS COMPLETELY DESINTEGRATED EXPOSING ALL WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS THE ENGINE RUNS AND MISFIRES IT SPARKS AND SHORTS TO GROUND. *NM

Jan 19, 2006 Electrical System

94 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS HAS COMPLETELY DESINTEGRATED EXPOSING ALL WIRING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AS THE ENGINE RUNS AND MISFIRES IT SPARKS AND SHORTS TO GROUND. *NM

Jan 9, 2006 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320 WIRING HARNESS. *TS THE MERCEDES BENZ M-104 ENGINE WAS MANUFACTURED FROM BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BEGAN TO DETERIORATE AND FAIL. THIS LEAD TO A CYCLE OF INCREASINGLY SEVERE ELECTR...

Jan 9, 2006 Electrical System

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING 1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320 WIRING HARNESS. *TS THE MERCEDES BENZ M-104 ENGINE WAS MANUFACTURED FROM BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS THE INSULATION ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BEGAN TO DETERIORATE AND FAIL. THIS LEAD TO A CYCLE OF INCREASINGLY SEVERE ELECTR...

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 191,067 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR AWHILE, BUT NONE OF THEM VERY SERIOUS. FOLLOWING RECENT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A FAILED SPARK PROBLEM. AFTER REPLACING PLUG WIRES AND CONNECTORS AND A COIL ASSEMBLY ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT T...

Aug 6, 2005 Electrical System 191,067 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FOR AWHILE, BUT NONE OF THEM VERY SERIOUS. FOLLOWING RECENT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A FAILED SPARK PROBLEM. AFTER REPLACING PLUG WIRES AND CONNECTORS AND A COIL ASSEMBLY ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT T...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System

SEVERAL YEAR HISTORY OF INTERMITTANT ENGINE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FOUND INSULATION ON ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BADLY CRACKED, DECAYED, DRIED OUT, ETC. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED LOTS OF EXPOSED COPPER WIRE. REPLACED ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WITH NEW PART, PROBLEM SOLVED. MERCEDES BENZ IS WELL AWARE OF ...

Jul 18, 2005 Electrical System

SEVERAL YEAR HISTORY OF INTERMITTANT ENGINE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FOUND INSULATION ON ENGINE WIRING HARNESS BADLY CRACKED, DECAYED, DRIED OUT, ETC. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALED LOTS OF EXPOSED COPPER WIRE. REPLACED ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WITH NEW PART, PROBLEM SOLVED. MERCEDES BENZ IS WELL AWARE OF ...

Apr 7, 2005 Electrical System 151,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE ACTUATOR WIRING . THE WIRE INSULATION USED ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR IN MY CAR HAS BADLY DEGRADED! THIS CAUSES ALL KINDS OF SHORTS WITHIN THE ELECTRONICS OF THE VEHICLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE SY...

Apr 7, 2005 Electrical System 151,000 mi

1994 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE ACTUATOR WIRING . THE WIRE INSULATION USED ON THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR IN MY CAR HAS BADLY DEGRADED! THIS CAUSES ALL KINDS OF SHORTS WITHIN THE ELECTRONICS OF THE VEHICLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRIC THROTTLE SY...

Aug 11, 2004 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE ENGINE WIRING HARNES HAS FAILED. I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR ALL 92-95 E-320 CARS. IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AS THE ENGINE CAN JUST QUIT WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. *JB

Aug 11, 2004 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE ENGINE WIRING HARNES HAS FAILED. I HAVE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR ALL 92-95 E-320 CARS. IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AS THE ENGINE CAN JUST QUIT WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. *JB

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags 137,200 mi

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH.*AK

Jul 26, 2004 Air Bags 137,200 mi

AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH.*AK

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Jul 29, 2002 Electrical System

E SERIES HAS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECT DUE TO WIRES SHEARING AND BEING EXPOSED. VEHICLE HESITATES BECAUSE WIRES ALSO REGULATE FUEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Electrical System

E SERIES HAS ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DEFECT DUE TO WIRES SHEARING AND BEING EXPOSED. VEHICLE HESITATES BECAUSE WIRES ALSO REGULATE FUEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Apr 18, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A MULTITUDE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDED THE WINDOWS NOT WORKING. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE STALLED AT HIGH SPEED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE STALLED AT HIGH SPEED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DEALERSHIP HAVING OTHER SERVICE PERFORMED, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG RELAY MODULE ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAG RELAY MODULE WAS NOT BROKEN BEFORE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DEALER STATES THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT FRONT END STILL VIBRATES, AFTER 4000 MILES THE MICHELIN TIRES HAD SEVERE WEAR AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, AFTER 20000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT TI...

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DEALER STATES THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT FRONT END STILL VIBRATES, AFTER 4000 MILES THE MICHELIN TIRES HAD SEVERE WEAR AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, AFTER 20000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT TI...

Apr 18, 2001 Interior Lighting

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WHEN ALL THE INTERIOR CONTROL LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK AND ALL POWER WAS LOST TO THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, BUT NO DAMAGE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEAER AND THEY INDICATED THE BATTERY AND ALTENATOR REQUIRED REPLACING. THE SHORT OR ...

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED A MULTITUDE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDED THE WINDOWS NOT WORKING. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE STALLED AT HIGH SPEED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Electrical System

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE STALLED AT HIGH SPEED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION, CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Air Bags

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN DEALERSHIP HAVING OTHER SERVICE PERFORMED, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT THE AIR BAG RELAY MODULE ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR BAG RELAY MODULE WAS NOT BROKEN BEFORE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN. *JB

Apr 18, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DEALER STATES THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT FRONT END STILL VIBRATES, AFTER 4000 MILES THE MICHELIN TIRES HAD SEVERE WEAR AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, AFTER 20000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT TI...

Apr 18, 2001 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE VIBRATES AT SPEEDS OVER 35 MPH, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, DEALER STATES THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BUT FRONT END STILL VIBRATES, AFTER 4000 MILES THE MICHELIN TIRES HAD SEVERE WEAR AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, AFTER 20000 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT TI...

Nov 17, 1999 Electrical System

THE ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AT TIMES WHEN WE COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. WHEN IT DIES. THE CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. TO RESTART THE ENGINE YOU MUST TURN THE KEY OFF, WHICH LOCKS THE STEERING AS YOUR ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS ...

Nov 17, 1999 Electrical System

THE ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AT TIMES WHEN WE COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. WHEN IT DIES. THE CAR IS STILL ROLLING WHEN THE ENGINE DIES. TO RESTART THE ENGINE YOU MUST TURN THE KEY OFF, WHICH LOCKS THE STEERING AS YOUR ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS ...

Oct 18, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE AND SUDDENLY FLEW ALL THE WAY TO THE STEERING WHEEL, CRUSHING THE DRIVER. *AK

Oct 18, 1999 Seats

WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BEGAN TO MOVE AND SUDDENLY FLEW ALL THE WAY TO THE STEERING WHEEL, CRUSHING THE DRIVER. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEMS. *AK

Dec 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEMS. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REFUSES TO CHECK WHY THAT HAPPENED. *AK

Jun 11, 1998 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER REFUSES TO CHECK WHY THAT HAPPENED. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT (50) MPH IT SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FASTEST YOU CAN GO IS (10) MPH OR 1100 RPM'S. THE VEHICLE RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION AFTER DRIVING AWHILE. FIXED UNDER RECALL #95-0223 IN APRIL OF 1995. *AK

Nov 14, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT (50) MPH IT SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FASTEST YOU CAN GO IS (10) MPH OR 1100 RPM'S. THE VEHICLE RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION AFTER DRIVING AWHILE. FIXED UNDER RECALL #95-0223 IN APRIL OF 1995. *AK