2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 Equipment Problems

“While driving my e-320 I heard a loud popping sound come through the speakers. After I heard the sound the rear speakers and the sub woofer began to make a noised that suggested they were busted. When I stop the car and shut it off I heard a buzzing noise come through the speakers. Now when ever I apply the brakes I hear what sounds like a faulty ground noise coming through the speakers. …”

“Purchased 2003 mercedes e-320 on 1/10/04 from leith mercedes in raleigh, nc, two hours from my home. When I picked up the car, the tele-aid did not work - module replaced - old part not available; adjusting motor for outside mirror did not work - motor replaced - old part not available. In may, 2004, dash message said contact dealer. Contacted dealer who sent flatbed for car. Had car for 3 weeks. No explanation of failure. Finally arranged a rental car for me. …”

“I was parking my vehicle (2003 mercedes e 320) between 2 cars in a parking lot. The vehicle was already on the parking spot (after making a right turn to enter the spot ... While the feet were on the break pedal) when there was a sudden un-intended acceleration that made the vehicle race off and hit the concrete wall about two feet in front of the vehicle. The vehicle sustained considerable damage to the front bumper, hood, head lights. The front doors were jammed causing the driver to use the passenger doors for exiting the vehicle. …”

“After spending $600 of service on a 2003 mercedes E320, the radio command center start to acting up. It will shut down itself while driving. Turn back on, and shut down itself again. Mercedes of bellevue insist this is out of warranty service. The radio was fine before service d., and now they expect us to pay extra 3 hours for testing radio?”