Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

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).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz 320


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

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...

The Automatic Transmission problem

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...

The Manual Transmission problem

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...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz 320 model year vehicles:



320 Service Bulletins
320 Safety Recalls
320 Defect Investigations