Mercedes Benz 320 owners have reported 14 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
I was parking my vehicle (2003 mercedes e 320) between 2 cars in a parking lot. The vehicle was already on the parking spot (after making a right turn to enter the spot . . . While the feet were on the break pedal) when there was a sudden un-intended acceleration that made the vehicle race off and Read details...
While driving at any speed vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Consumer purchased an extended warranty for the vehicle, and the dealer did not honor it. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who said there was nothing they could do. Read details...
The event involved my 2000 e320 sedan. I had driven to albuquerque and used my cruise control as usual - it was still on but not engaged. I entered kirtland afb, where I stopped at the guard shack to present my id and then started down wyoming street at 25 mph. Read details...
Rpms increase aat 20mph. Driver has to put vehicle into neutral to stop. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Consumer states he was advised by dealership that vehicle is operating as designed,the prolonged stopping distance caused consumer to hit another vehicle, consumer also reports that engine fails Read details...
I purchased a mercedes-benz e320 in June 2003 and have continued to have an issue involving uncontrolled acceleration and speed "surges" since September 2003. The condition seems to be more prevalent when the vehicle is approaching low speeds or in a downhill plane the dealership has Read details...