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Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 155,244 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE FRE...

Apr 23, 2012 Electrical System 155,244 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE FRE...

Apr 23, 2012 Power Train 155,244 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE FRE...

Apr 23, 2012 Electrical System 155,244 mi

THERE ARE MULTIPLE INHERANT FLAWS WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE THAT AFFECT THE SAFETY AND ROADWORTHINESS OF THIS AUTOMOBILE INCLUDED HERIN AS ABSERVED BY ME IN MY OWNERSHIP. I HAD REPLACED THE MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT HAD INSULATION ON THE WIRES THAT LITTERALLY TURNED TO DUST! THESE WIRES WERE FRE...

Feb 10, 2010 Electrical System 118,170 mi

FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,170 mi

FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Electrical System 118,170 mi

FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR

Feb 10, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,170 mi

FAULTY BIODEGRADABLE WIRING IN CAR CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS AND I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT TO ERRATIC ENGINE FUNCTION 3 TIMES. *TR

Mar 17, 2009 Electrical System 69,358 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE COMPLETE ENGINE HARNESS IS BEING REPLACED. *TR

Mar 17, 2009 Electrical System 69,358 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE COMPLETE ENGINE HARNESS IS BEING REPLACED. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Electrical System 157,000 mi

INTERMITTENT IDLE CHANGE AND IDLE SURGES DURING DRIVING. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR CUTS OUT. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 157,000 mi

INTERMITTENT IDLE CHANGE AND IDLE SURGES DURING DRIVING. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR CUTS OUT. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Electrical System 157,000 mi

INTERMITTENT IDLE CHANGE AND IDLE SURGES DURING DRIVING. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR CUTS OUT. *TR

Jul 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 157,000 mi

INTERMITTENT IDLE CHANGE AND IDLE SURGES DURING DRIVING. ALSO WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE CAR CUTS OUT. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 Electrical System 34,500 mi

I HAVE A 1994 600SL MERCEDES (35,000 MILES) WITH COMPLETE BREAK DOWN OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE INSULATION. UPON MY INVESTIGATION I FIND THAT EVERY SL HAS THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE MERCEDES TO REPLACE ALL THE WIRING HARNESSES INCLUDING THE HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE BODIES. *TR

Jun 23, 2008 Electrical System 34,500 mi

I HAVE A 1994 600SL MERCEDES (35,000 MILES) WITH COMPLETE BREAK DOWN OF ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRE INSULATION. UPON MY INVESTIGATION I FIND THAT EVERY SL HAS THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE MERCEDES TO REPLACE ALL THE WIRING HARNESSES INCLUDING THE HARNESS TO THE THROTTLE BODIES. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Electrical System

ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY CAR 1994 BENZ SL 320 STOPPED RUNNING AND DEALER REPLACED BURNED OUT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT COST ME $1500 TO FIX. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Electrical System

ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY CAR 1994 BENZ SL 320 STOPPED RUNNING AND DEALER REPLACED BURNED OUT ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT COST ME $1500 TO FIX. *TR

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 93,289 mi

I OWN A 1994 SL 600 MERCEDES BENZ. AFTER PAYING 17,000 DOLLARS FOR THE CAR, I RECENTLY NOTICED THE CAR STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN TRAFFIC. MAJOR CONCERN WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE CAR STALLS WITH EVERYONE BLOWING THEIR HORNS AND I AM DRIVING A 135K DOLLAR CAR. IT FINALLY BREAKS DOWN AND I ...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 93,289 mi

I OWN A 1994 SL 600 MERCEDES BENZ. AFTER PAYING 17,000 DOLLARS FOR THE CAR, I RECENTLY NOTICED THE CAR STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IN TRAFFIC. MAJOR CONCERN WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE CAR STALLS WITH EVERYONE BLOWING THEIR HORNS AND I AM DRIVING A 135K DOLLAR CAR. IT FINALLY BREAKS DOWN AND I ...

Sep 13, 2007 Electrical System 80,763 mi

WIRING HARNESS ON 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600, WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES . MY MECHANIC ESTIMATED IT WOULD COST THE COSUMER BETWEEN $7,000 TO $10,000 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS. THIS IS A KNOWN FAULT BY MERCEDES BENZ RESULTING IN A PREMATURE CORROSION OF THE WIRING HARNESS RUNNING ALONG THE TOP OF THE E...

Sep 13, 2007 Electrical System 80,763 mi

WIRING HARNESS ON 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600, WITH LESS THAN 80,000 MILES . MY MECHANIC ESTIMATED IT WOULD COST THE COSUMER BETWEEN $7,000 TO $10,000 TO REPLACE THE HARNESS. THIS IS A KNOWN FAULT BY MERCEDES BENZ RESULTING IN A PREMATURE CORROSION OF THE WIRING HARNESS RUNNING ALONG THE TOP OF THE E...

Jul 1, 2007 Electrical System

WE OWN A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600 WHICH HAS BEEN DISABLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 16 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY DISPLAYED UNUSUAL IDLING, ACCELERATION PROBLEMS 2 YEARS AGO. AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE (IGNITION) & THROTTLE BODY WIRING HARNESSES WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. TH...

Jul 1, 2007 Electrical System

WE OWN A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL600 WHICH HAS BEEN DISABLED FOR APPROXIMATELY 16 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY DISPLAYED UNUSUAL IDLING, ACCELERATION PROBLEMS 2 YEARS AGO. AFTER SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR ATTEMPTS, THE ENGINE (IGNITION) & THROTTLE BODY WIRING HARNESSES WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. TH...

Apr 29, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

ON MY SL320 I HAD THE STARTER MOTOR ENGAGE AND WOULD NOT CUT OFF EVEN WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE INSULATION WAS CRACKED AND FALLING OFF. *TR

Apr 29, 2007 Electrical System 100,000 mi

ON MY SL320 I HAD THE STARTER MOTOR ENGAGE AND WOULD NOT CUT OFF EVEN WHEN THE KEY WAS OUT. THE WIRING HARNESS HAD COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE INSULATION WAS CRACKED AND FALLING OFF. *TR

Feb 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Feb 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Feb 27, 2006 Electrical System Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Feb 27, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Feb 27, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Feb 27, 2006 Electrical System Fire 89,003 mi

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE, ENGINE STOPPAGE, DEACTIVATION OF ABS, ASD, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS, LIGHTS. WHEN GOING OVER A RAILROAD TRACT, ROAD VIBRATION CAUSED DETERIORATED WIRING INSULATION (INSIDE A BUNDLE OF WIRES) TO FALL OFF CAUSING A MASSIVE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. APPARENTLY SEVERAL...

Sep 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 82,560 mi

INSULATION ON ELECTRICAL WIRING CRUMBLES TO DUST, RESULTING IN SHORTS, DAMAGED ELECTRONICS, ENGINE STALLING, ABS FAILURE, ETC. IT APPEARS MBZ USED DEFECTIVE INSULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESSES. IN ALL LOCATIONS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO HIGHER THAN AMBIENT TEMPERA...

Sep 22, 2005 Electrical System Fire 82,560 mi

INSULATION ON ELECTRICAL WIRING CRUMBLES TO DUST, RESULTING IN SHORTS, DAMAGED ELECTRONICS, ENGINE STALLING, ABS FAILURE, ETC. IT APPEARS MBZ USED DEFECTIVE INSULATION ON THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESSES. IN ALL LOCATIONS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO HIGHER THAN AMBIENT TEMPERA...

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL-500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS DID NOT REMEDY...

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL-500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS DID NOT REMEDY...

Sep 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL-500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS DID NOT REMEDY...

Sep 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL-500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED A COMPUTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS DID NOT REMEDY...

Jun 7, 2004 Electrical System Crash Fire 80,600 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPED SEVERE SHORTS, STALLED THE ENGINE, DISABLED THE ABS, ASR,SRS SYSTEMS. WITH ENGINE STALLED, STEERING AND BRAKING WERE DIFFICULT AND RESULTED IN FRONT END DAMAGE FROM IMPACT TO ROADSIDE BRUSH AND DIRT. WIRING INSULATION INSIDE THE WIRING BUNDLE...

Jun 7, 2004 Electrical System Crash Fire 80,600 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM DEVELOPED SEVERE SHORTS, STALLED THE ENGINE, DISABLED THE ABS, ASR,SRS SYSTEMS. WITH ENGINE STALLED, STEERING AND BRAKING WERE DIFFICULT AND RESULTED IN FRONT END DAMAGE FROM IMPACT TO ROADSIDE BRUSH AND DIRT. WIRING INSULATION INSIDE THE WIRING BUNDLE...

Mar 4, 2004 Visibility 66,000 mi

RECALL OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, REPAIRED 12/5/1996 BY A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER AND IN JANUARY 2004 (7 YEARS, 1 MONTH, ) I INCURRED A $676.53 REPAIR BILL, FOR THE SAME HEAD LIGHT WIPER SYSTEM RECALL.*AK

Mar 4, 2004 Equipment 66,000 mi

RECALL OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, REPAIRED 12/5/1996 BY A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER AND IN JANUARY 2004 (7 YEARS, 1 MONTH, ) I INCURRED A $676.53 REPAIR BILL, FOR THE SAME HEAD LIGHT WIPER SYSTEM RECALL.*AK

Mar 4, 2004 Visibility 66,000 mi

RECALL OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, REPAIRED 12/5/1996 BY A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER AND IN JANUARY 2004 (7 YEARS, 1 MONTH, ) I INCURRED A $676.53 REPAIR BILL, FOR THE SAME HEAD LIGHT WIPER SYSTEM RECALL.*AK

Mar 4, 2004 Equipment 66,000 mi

RECALL OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, REPAIRED 12/5/1996 BY A MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER AND IN JANUARY 2004 (7 YEARS, 1 MONTH, ) I INCURRED A $676.53 REPAIR BILL, FOR THE SAME HEAD LIGHT WIPER SYSTEM RECALL.*AK