Mercedes Benz 320 owners have reported 4 problems related to dash wiring (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 1996 Mercedes Benz s320 caught on fire 3/16/08 due to a defective harness wiring that cause burned wires in the console, under the seat, the door panels, damaged the vacuum lines, side view mirror and potentially the control units. Your NHTSA has received hundreds of complaints about this problem with the mercedes vehicles [early 1990 models]. When I spoke to the customer service agent at mercedes headquarters two of them denied a problem with wiring catching on fire and two dealerships said that they had not heard of any cases involving faulty wiring. The mechanic that spoke honestly said that there are as many as 30,000 vehicles that have had this problem but mercedes is in denial and are avoiding a major recall. The problem is known among dealers and mechanics who are trained to repair mercedes vehicles. I want my complaint added to the others that are on your list and could you please tell me what is the NHTSA saying about this mercedes problem and what is the next move to deal with a manufacturers problem that endangers our lives on the highway. My vehicle began smoking in burning while enroute to albany, GA from americus, GA. The experience was frightening and it could have caused loss of life. I am a practicing physician and I hope your administration can get mercedes to deal with this problem like so many other car manufacturers have done. Thank you.
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Fumes/gasses coming from interior dash caused windshield to fog up in excessive heat. Dealership replaced windshield five times and replaced dashboard, but could not correct problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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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.
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No summary listed for above vehicle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Instrument Panel problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems |