Air Brake Problems of Mercedes Benz 320

Mercedes Benz 320 owners have reported 3 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Mercedes Benz 320


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Mercedes Benz 320

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Transmission disengaged then downshifted (1st) while driving. Brakes engaged. Car came to violent halt , then car and passengers were lurched back & forth uncontrollably without operator input, rpms erratic until key removed. Freeway incident would have resulted in fatalities.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

Various problems with electrical, heating and cooling, suspension, power steering, lighting, and purge valve systems. Spent 7k in last 3 years alone. Heating and cooling system was removed and reinstalled twice and still does not work right.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

When the car was two months old, 1500 miles, a warning light came on telling me that my brakes may not be working and that I should stop driving immediately. In fact the brakes were not working and I had a hard time stopping on the side of the highway.   Read details...




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