Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz 320

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz 320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2006

My car has stopped on the freeway as I was driving. Then again a few weeks later while driving it stopped on the street. Also it jerks and hesitates often. I am afraid its going to stop anytime. The dealer will not give me a new car or my money back. I have taken the car in 16 different times and its been in the shop for over 45 days total. My lease is going to be up in about 4 months, I think that is my they will not do anything.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2006

I have had several problems with my car hesitating and jerking first few times they fixed it then my car stopped on the freeway in traffic going 40 miles per hour, then the engine light came on again and after changing the transmission it stopped again on the street going 30 miles per hour. My car is still hesitating and jerking. I am so tired of taking the car in all the time and them giving me a rental, my family and friends think its funny that I have driven a rental so many times. The car has been in the shop total of about 50-60 days total. Mercedes will not give me my money back or change my car. I need help please before my car stops on me again on the freeway and someone hits me or I hit someone.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2004

Generally consumer's vehicle hesitates to motion when immediately pressing the gas pedal. Once in gear vehicle suddenly accelerates, resulting in a jerk.


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