Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems |
Automatic transmission mallfunction, fibers and metal shavings found in trransmission pan, shift adaption data maxed at 180. Dealer replaced automatic transmission, torque converter and shift selector switch, flushed cooler lines and replaced transmission fluid. Read details...
Mbz replaced transmission & electronic sending unit at which point I became afraid to drive the vehicle. I had had numerous electrical and electronic problems and it just seemed to be escalating. I turned the car in for voluntary repossession and paid a $15,000 penalty. Read details...
Car engine would begin vibrating severely and revving even after foot off the accelerator, revving would not stop until vehicle's turned off, problem in transmission. Read details...