Mercedes Benz 420 owners have reported 4 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission stuck in gear (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Stuck In Gear problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes Benz e420. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a loud pop near the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and saw that metal was hanging from under the vehicle. Read details...
Automatic transmission malfunctioned. It would get stuck in the gears and may result a crash. Please provide further information. Read details...
Automatic transmission failed. Read details...
Transmission slips into neutral while driving. This has occurred 5 times in two weeks. It is currently at the dealer for repair of this defect, again. Read details...