2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 Electronic stability control Problems

“The engine of my car stalled suddenly, braking power was reduced dramatically. I was about to get into a serious crash but likely this happened in a local street at a traffic light when everyone was ready to slow down and stop. My dealer told me the engine stalled due to a broken vacuum intake manifold linkage which controls air in and out in the system. The only way to fix is to replace the entire manifold ($2100) and mercedes benz does not offer an extended warranty on this component. …”

“While driving on us 50 my the sbc failed while driving 60mph I had no brakes the indicators told me to turn the vehicle off and to depress brakes fully. That's hard to do whn ur going 60mph... So I had to let the vehicle drift until it came to a stop on the side of the highway... Please get mb to correct this problem before someone loses their life... After this incident my check engine light came on had the vehicle diagnosed the independent mechanic said as a result of the engine revving so high when the breaks failed I got trouble codes p0016 and p0017.. Related to the balance shaft... …”

“My car while I was driving on the street just shut down red flashing screen saying stop reduce breaking power start engine don't know it says this cause car don't have any power the gas peddle don't work the breaks didn't even good thing I was going slow in my area had to get car towed to my mechanic which they told me my air filters was clogged which I payed them to get new ones then I still wanted to find out why my car just shut down so took it to mercedes dealer in fort washington pa the check it out and said my breaks was wearing so I had to pay them 589.00 for front and back brakes sbc…”

“I just was advised by my mercedes only independent garage that the on-going cel on my 2006 E350 (48000 miles) is for the camshaft wear mentioned in this lawsuit. The mechanic advises repair cost is $6200. He has the bulletin and has seen this issue in multiple cars. I will be complaining to the NHTSA and hoping NHTSA can recover my damages for this obvious and known defect.check engine lights star diagnosis indicated : code 1200 and 1208 ( p0016 and p0017) for mb E350 2006 48000 mil mercedes has known about this problem since 2007 and has failed to notify any owners of the problem. …”

“This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. I have sent a copy of the mercedes service bulletin s142.46-p-0012a which addresses this issue. Mercedes stopped installing this system in 2006. …”