Automatic Transmission problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500

One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2010

In June of 2010 I purchased a 2003 Mercedes Benz E500. The car at times would shift heavy and at times would shift down suddenly or accelerate suddenly and dramatically when the accelerator was press lightly from a stop. The problem continued to the present time and has gotten worse now in the winter months. I know the car is a potential danger but have no other alternative but to drive it. Please help!.


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E500 Service Bulletins
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