Problem Breakdown
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SHOCK SPRING FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LANDED IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SHOCK SPRING FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LANDED IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SHOCK SPRING FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LANDED IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SHOCK SPRING FOR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND LANDED IN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AT A FUEL STATION AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED...
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BREAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO ILLUMINATION FOR BRAKING
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KEEPS BREAKING CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO ILLUMINATION FOR BRAKING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND SIDE, WHICH D...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E430. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND CURTAIN AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND SIDE, WHICH D...
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY, I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TRAFFIC, GOING AROUND 20MPH, MY ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING, OVER-HEATING, OR ANYTHING INDICATION. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RE-START THE CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD ONLY TURN, BUT NO IGNITION. I WAITED NEARLY 20 MINUT...
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY, I WAS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO TRAFFIC, GOING AROUND 20MPH, MY ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING, OVER-HEATING, OR ANYTHING INDICATION. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RE-START THE CAR, THE ENGINE WOULD ONLY TURN, BUT NO IGNITION. I WAITED NEARLY 20 MINUT...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN VERY LIGHTLY RATTLING AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY AT ONLY AROUND 50000 MILES. IT NOW HAS APPROX. 60000 MILES ON IT AND HAS A LOUD NOTICEABLE RATTLE WHICH IS ALSO CAUSING VIBRATION IN THE CAR AND HAS MADE THE HARD SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION WORSE ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE SIDE AIR BAGS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE SIDE AIR BAGS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE...
I WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE ROUTE 70 WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING PERCH FAILED AND BROKE OFF OF MY 2001 MERCEDES E430 SEDAN (W210 BODY STYLE), CAUSING THE HIGH PRESSURE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING TO DISMOUNT AND DRAG ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THE DISMOUNTED FRONT RIGHT ...
I WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE ROUTE 70 WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING PERCH FAILED AND BROKE OFF OF MY 2001 MERCEDES E430 SEDAN (W210 BODY STYLE), CAUSING THE HIGH PRESSURE SUSPENSION COIL SPRING TO DISMOUNT AND DRAG ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THE DISMOUNTED FRONT RIGHT ...
MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430 SLIPS OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH NO WARNING . IT OCCURS ALMOST EVERY DAY AND IN ORDER TO RE-ENGAGE THE DRIVE GEAR I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, PUT GEARS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, SOMETIME DURING THIS OPERATION...
MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430 SLIPS OUT OF GEAR FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY AND WITH NO WARNING . IT OCCURS ALMOST EVERY DAY AND IN ORDER TO RE-ENGAGE THE DRIVE GEAR I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR, PUT GEARS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK INTO DRIVE, SOMETIME DURING THIS OPERATION...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL EXTREME (NA), SIZE P235-45R1793W TIRES. THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ALL FOUR TIRES BY MORE THAN A HALF OF AN INCH. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTAC...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL EXTREME (NA), SIZE P235-45R1793W TIRES. THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ALL FOUR TIRES BY MORE THAN A HALF OF AN INCH. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO USE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. THE CONTAC...
2001 MERCEDES E430. MAYBE AS MUCH AS TWO YEARS AGO THE TIME AND TEMP SECTIONS OF MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN LOSING LINES OR PIXELS SO THE TIME AND TEMP COULD NOT BE READ. I HAD JUST GONE OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE AND WAS TOLD, ON THE PHONE BY A MERC. SERVICE PERSON, IT COULD BE FIXED BUT NOT U...
2001 MERCEDES E430. MAYBE AS MUCH AS TWO YEARS AGO THE TIME AND TEMP SECTIONS OF MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEGAN LOSING LINES OR PIXELS SO THE TIME AND TEMP COULD NOT BE READ. I HAD JUST GONE OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE AND WAS TOLD, ON THE PHONE BY A MERC. SERVICE PERSON, IT COULD BE FIXED BUT NOT U...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPLODED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED ACID TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE EXPLOSION. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE VEHICLE'S ORIGIN...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPLODED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSED ACID TO SPILL ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND CAUSE THE EXPLOSION. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS THE VEHICLE'S ORIGIN...
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT, MY WIFE SUFFERED A BACK INJURY, NOTHING DONE YET. *JB
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT, MY WIFE SUFFERED A BACK INJURY, NOTHING DONE YET. *JB
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT, MY WIFE SUFFERED A BACK INJURY, NOTHING DONE YET. *JB
NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS IN AN ACCIDENT, MY WIFE SUFFERED A BACK INJURY, NOTHING DONE YET. *JB
RUBBER SEAL AROUND FRONT WINDSHIELD IS DETERIORATING. *NM
RUBBER SEAL AROUND FRONT WINDSHIELD IS DETERIORATING. *NM
A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID FROM A CUP SITTING IN THE CUP HOLDER SPILLED INTO THE GEARBOX AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE, WOULDN'T SHIFT OR ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND CALL FOR THE CAR TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST MB DEALER. THE CAR WOULD NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...
A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF LIQUID FROM A CUP SITTING IN THE CUP HOLDER SPILLED INTO THE GEARBOX AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND SHAKE, WOULDN'T SHIFT OR ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND CALL FOR THE CAR TO BE TOWED TO THE NEAREST MB DEALER. THE CAR WOULD NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...
CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 5 TIRE BLOW OUTS WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT TWO OF THE RIMS WERE BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACEMENT. *NLM *CB
CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 5 TIRE BLOW OUTS WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT TWO OF THE RIMS WERE BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACEMENT. *NLM *CB
CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 5 TIRE BLOW OUTS WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT TWO OF THE RIMS WERE BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACEMENT. *NLM *CB
CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 TIRE BLOWOUTS IN 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 5 TIRE BLOW OUTS WITHIN 2 YEARS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT TWO OF THE RIMS WERE BENT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACEMENT. *NLM *CB
I HAD A AUTO ACCIDENT AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF. I HAD A SIDE IMPACT (PASSENGER SIDE) FIRST AND WAS DRIVEN HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FORCE OF THE ACCIDENT BROKE THE POLE. MY FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND MY CHEST WAS IMPACTED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. WINDSHIELD BROKE, GLASS WAS IMBEDDE...
I HAD A AUTO ACCIDENT AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF. I HAD A SIDE IMPACT (PASSENGER SIDE) FIRST AND WAS DRIVEN HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE FORCE OF THE ACCIDENT BROKE THE POLE. MY FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND MY CHEST WAS IMPACTED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. WINDSHIELD BROKE, GLASS WAS IMBEDDE...
THE ZENON HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING ALSO FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CAR EQUIPPED WITH THEM. THE REFLECTION ON OBJECTS AND SIGNS IS ANNOYING , BLINDING AND A NUISANCE.THEY ALSO TIRE THE EYES MUCH MORE. I AM 52. I KNOW YOU HAVE A STUDY ON THIS AND WANTED TO CONTRIBUTE THIS, AS A DRIVER AND OF COURSE ALSO AS ...
THE ZENON HEADLIGHTS ARE BLINDING ALSO FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CAR EQUIPPED WITH THEM. THE REFLECTION ON OBJECTS AND SIGNS IS ANNOYING , BLINDING AND A NUISANCE.THEY ALSO TIRE THE EYES MUCH MORE. I AM 52. I KNOW YOU HAVE A STUDY ON THIS AND WANTED TO CONTRIBUTE THIS, AS A DRIVER AND OF COURSE ALSO AS ...
THE BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 17000 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE SQUEAKING , THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SOFT BRAKE PADS VERSUS THE PREVIOUS E420 MODEL WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH HARD PADS. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO SUGGESTED THE CONSUMER VISIT ANY AUTHO...
10 DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES. NLM
THE BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 17000 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE SQUEAKING , THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SOFT BRAKE PADS VERSUS THE PREVIOUS E420 MODEL WHICH WAS EQUIPPED WITH HARD PADS. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO SUGGESTED THE CONSUMER VISIT ANY AUTHO...
10 DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 32,000 MILES. NLM
THE CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE THE LCD INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE CONSUMER WEARS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LCD'S (WHICH ARE POLARIZED) HAVE THEIR AXIS OF POLARIZATION SUCH THAT THEY CANNOT BE SEEN WHEN WEARING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. NLM
THE CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE THE LCD INFORMATIONAL DISPLAYS ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE CONSUMER WEARS POLARIZED SUNGLASSES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LCD'S (WHICH ARE POLARIZED) HAVE THEIR AXIS OF POLARIZATION SUCH THAT THEY CANNOT BE SEEN WHEN WEARING POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. NLM