Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2007 Mercedes Benz E350

At about 87,000 miles, the car is essentially useless because of a known defect. The balance shaft, engine intake manifold and transmission conductor plate need to be replaced. Mercedes will not take responsibility even though there was a class action lawsuit.

The contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz E350. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service at a repair shop, a failure code was stored in the computer pertaining to the engine assembly. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were also no tsbs or recalls pertaining to the failure. The independent mechanic replaced the intake manifold, gaskets, lower injectors, o rings, and cleaned the engine assembly for carbon build up. Additional technical analysis was also conducted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was not available.

6/29/14 traveling when check engine light came on. Stopped and looked under hood, did not see anything out of the norm, drove it home. Drove a few days later to dealership. Found intake manifold faulty and cam adj maginet. Not repaired-$3000 quoted. Drove it home where it remains. Searches on internet shows this defect is under investigation. Also car rides rough; all four wheels are bent due to regular road wear and tear. Both these issues could have caused catastrophic consequences. I am not the first owner of this mb. Were mb aware of these defects and failed to inform me prior to purchasing the E350? the manufacturer needs to remedy these defects.