2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Engine

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes Benz E320. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed engine failure. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V006000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

2008 V6 Engine Cam Shaft will worn out and check engine light comes on can unable to pass smog for registration renewal. The cost to replace the worn Engine Cam Shaft is about $4-$6K. It is not acceptable to the manufacture to design the vehicle can can have the major part worn out about 100K mile with good maintain of services and regular Service A-D and oil change.

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. On another occasion while driving 30 MPH, the contact stated that he noticed smoking coming from the front of the vehicle with an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and examine the vehicle but found no failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was unsure what needed to be repaired; but the contact stated that the failure was with the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL AFTER REFUELING. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE INFORMED THE SEAL WAS BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASHED, AND THE CAR LOST POWER TEMPORARILY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON. MECHANIC IDENTIFIED FAULT CODES AS P2006 (INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL STUCK CLOSED BANK 1), AND P0015 (CAMSHAFT POSITION B - TIMING OVER-RETARDED (BANK 1).

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES BENZ E350W. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CAMSHAFT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE UNABLE TO PASS THE SMOG TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000.

THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, THEN IT WON'T SHIFT AT ALL. THE ONLY WAY IT FIXES IS IF YOU PULL OVER, TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS PERIODICALLY. NOW IT WON'T SHIFT AT ALL SO I HAD TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY TO DRIVE SLOW OTHERWISE A BURNING SELL AND SMOKE COMES FROM THE ENGINE. HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS IF YOU LOOK ONLINE. OBVIOUS FLAW WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. SHOULD BE A RECALL- VERY EXPENSIVE FOR CONSUMER TO FIX.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SEATTLE (2025 AIRPORT WAY S, SEATTLE, WA 98134, (206) 467-9999) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY AND CONDUCTOR PLATE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO DETACH. AS A RESULT, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BOLT, HARMONIC BALANCER, AND THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

ENGINE DEVELOPED CATASTROPHIC OIL LEAK. OIL LEAKED FROM OIL COOLER SEALS. I WAS INFORMED BY MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE SEALS WERE REDESIGNED. THE ORIGINAL SEALS WERE MADE OF AN ORANGE RUBBER MATERIAL AND THE REPLACEMENT SEALS ARE MADE OF A PURPLE VITON MATERIAL. I WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE SEALS WERE REPLACED.

WITH REFERENCE TO PREVIOUS EMAIL SHOP CALLED AND STATED THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT ON THE CAR IS BAD. ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON . PARKED CAR IN THE GARAGE TRIED TO START NEXT MORNING CAR CRANK BUT WILL NOT START.

VEHICLE CRANK BUT WILL NOT START TOOK TO SHOP DIAGNOSTIC REVEALED A BAD CRANK SENSOR AND BAD SPROCKET/ CAM SHAFT.