Mercedes Benz E300 owners have reported 2 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
On sept. 10, 2020 while driving on the westbound long island expressway, near exit 19,in an afternoon rainstorm, my 3 year old mb E300 was flooded through the rear view mirror mount and the column on the drivers' side, separating the windshield and door. Water cascaded from these areas and flooded the floor. All electronic components on the floor, under the front seats, were shorted out. This brought the car to a complete and sudden standstill in traffic on the highway. The engine continued to run but the car would not drive or move, potentially putting my life in jeopardy. The shift lever would not put the car into drive, reverse or neutral. The car needed a tow on a dolly off the highway and it continued to run for hours. The windshield wipers would not turn off and the windows could not be shut. Just about every warning light in existence was on in the dashboard. The engine was finally shut down, after over 4 hours, when the car arrived at rallye Mercedes Benz in roslyn, NY. This sudden stop, in a running car, on a limited access highway could of been deadly. The car had recently been serviced at rallye motors.
Esp inoperative and active brake assist warnings appeared in instrument panel. Car then completely shut down while going approximately 40mph on a main road. No brakes, no steering, no acceleration. Fuel odors were prominent. After restarting car, safely made it to the dealer who could not duplicate/reproduce issue but performed �reset�. Error messages appeared again 03/19/18. 2nd trip to dealer underway. Dealer offered to pick up car for me understanding my experience just a week prior.