Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz 420

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.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz 420


Recently reported Power Train problems of Mercedes Benz 420

The Power Train problem

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...

The Transmission Stuck In Gear problem

Automatic transmission malfunctioned. It would get stuck in the gears and may result a crash. Please provide further information.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Automatic transmission failed.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

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...




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