2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Highway driving, cruise control set. Cruise control beeped, disengaged. Car continued to drive normally until I had to stop for a light. When light changed to green, the car would barely move - had no power, even though the rpms showed the engine running. Fortunately, I was near a gas station and was able to get off the road. This could have been very hazardous had it occurred in heavy traffic.... I pulled off the road, restarted the car and everything seemed to be fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113264, filed 2018-07, 79,102 miles“Transmission violently downshift several gears without warning .this causes skidding, throwing occupants violently toward the wind shield this happens when auto is in drive with speeds between 40-45 MPH. This unexpected lurching causes loss of control on wet and dry pavement. This defect has been reported to mercedes benz with no corrective action offered.”
NHTSA complaint #11046034, filed 2017-11, 114,000 miles“- the contact stated that the transmission on a 2007 mercedes benz e was surging. While driving at 15 MPH once reaching 2000 RPM the engine would instantaneously surge to 3000 RPM within moments and then returned to the previous reading. Since the vehicle had a diesel engine the failure caused the vehicle to lurch forward, and skid on ice. The contact stated that he had an internal mercedes bulletin that stated the problem, but that they currently did not know how to repair the failure. Updated 2/22/2007 - the dealer installed a factory upgrade which they said would alleviate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10181251, filed 2007-01, 1,321 miles“The contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz e230. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to shift from first gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10650462, filed 2014-10, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035005Jul 14, 2026Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing direction of…
- 11025648Nov 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11019018May 21, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013298Jan 16, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The clunk is heard once when changing from forward to reverse…
- 11013332Jan 15, 2025Complaint Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing…
- 10181124Sep 30, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
- 10181123Sep 22, 2020Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
- 10032709Aug 13, 2009Mercedes: cracking/creaking noises from front axle when vehicle is subject to torsion or when steering wheel is turned. This is mainly heard when the vehicle is stationary or…
- 10029504Feb 1, 2009Mercedes: replace transfer case on affected vehicles optimized transfer cases will reduce vibrations when cornering or when parking. Models 203, 211, 220.
- 10030904Dec 1, 2008Mercedes benz: models 203, 209, 211, 219,230, and 463; model years 2005-2007. Replace pilot bushing at electrohydraulic unit. Daimler ag has determined that on affected vehicles…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 6 | 16% |
| 2000 | 7 | 16% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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