Brakes Failed problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E500

Tl � the contact owns a 2005 mercedes E500w4. The contact stated that when she put the vehicle into park and coasted when she pressed the brake a stop warning light illuminated that stated the vehicle does not have sufficient power to stop. The contact pressed the brake all the way to the floor in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer who diagnosed the vehicle as the pentatonic brake connection failed. The contact stated the vehicle had exhibited the same symptoms as NHTSA campaign number: 05v133000 (service brake, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified and was told that her vehicle was not part of the recall. The failure mileage was 133,0000. Jc.

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz E500. While driving 75 mph, the advisory brake malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder lane. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was advised that they were aware of the failure. The dealer stated that diagnostic testing could only be performed while the failure occurred. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v296000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer stated that the warranty repair for the sensotronic brake control failure had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,386.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500w, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, while depressing the brake pedal approaching a stop light. The brake failed, as a result the contact run through the stop light. The brake lock up bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The epc warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the epc unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000. Aw.

Brake failure. Total brake failure while driving down the highway. No warning light except after failure! according to recall campaign #2005110001" brake power may be reduced". Brake power wasn't reduced, there was zero- had to coast to a stop on the side of the road. Could've been catastrophic. Per safety campaign records, my vehicle is marked as "completed" . I am the 2nd owner of the car and it's not been completed. Contact mb dealership who offered to fix this recalled item for me at a 10% discount. Contacted mb customer service and I cannot get a resolution.

When attempting to exit the highway, the sensotronic brake control system (sbc) failed and there were no noticeable brakes. The pedal went all the way to the floor with no resistance. Manufacturer claims that if you apply additional pressure during a failure, there will be some braking power available. In the situation though, when the pedal goes to the floor, human instinct is to immediately find an alternative way to stop the car. I was able to stop by downshifting the transmission and applying the emergency brake. Less experienced drivers may not be so lucky. Mercedes benz USA is aware of the potential for all sbc electric pumps to fail at any time causing this same situation for anyone. They are unwilling to cover the defective part because I am one year beyond the 'extended warranty. ' they claim that as with any car parts, the sbc system can be expected to fail at some point. Anything beyond 10 years and they do not take responsibility for. Normally I would agree with that sentiment, but not when it concerns the primary electric system of electric brakes to fail. There should at least be a sufficient and noticeable hydraulic back up if this part is engineered to fail. Mercedes has recently extended all fuel tank related issues and components to 15 year coverage, and this would at least be a step in the right direction for the sbc system. However, I believe Mercedes Benz USA and the NHTSA should mandate a recall of all vehicles equipped with sbc to be inspected yearly and replaced free of charge for the life of the vehicle. I believe it is just a matter of time before there are significant deaths or injuries due to this problem - as the affected vehicles are all about 10 years old at this point. It is a valid concern for both me as a driver of an affected vehicle, and a concern for fellow motorists and pedestrians on the road.

While driving on interstate brake failure sing come with red light totake to dealer. Try to stop the car but, not braking. Luckily no incedent. It had happened several times and it has only 122,000 miles. It can take my life away. It obviously the company's defect. Spend enough money after maintanance. Dealers are day time robbers. Company should replace the part without cost to loyal customers. There are other luxury vehicles available with compatative price.

This vehicle is equipped with sensotronic brake control that has a service threshold. When this threshold is reached the brake system defaults to non power assisted hydraulic mode to the front wheels only. This occurs without any prior warning and results in increased stopping distance. At the very least, mercedes should issue a mandatory recall to interrogate these vehicles with star das to determine how close to the service threshold the sbc unit is and replace them for free. This is a major safety issue that needs to be addressed. We are too scared to drive the vehicle because we don't know when the brakes will go into failure mode. Mercedes extended the warranty period for 10yrs which has expired. Even under that warranty period mercedes only replaced sbc units that had failed. The main issue is when the sbc unit fails you have no brakes; and replacing the sbc does not solve this because the sbc will eventually fail again in the future.

Upon exiting a highway, a red brake failure warning and beeping noise appeared. All braking capability was absent, so I was able to safely roll to a stop. This happened twice (odometer during these incidences exceeding 120,000) and I now have a white message appearing when I start the vehicle which notes "brakes - visit workshop". The times that the brakes seized up on me I was always able to turn the car off and start up again with no message ever to appear for months at a time, which made me think it was some sort of computer error message. I had the brakes checked and the mechanic could not see anything wrong with them, so I was always sent on my way with no repair work done. I have reached my limit with this vehicle. I do not feel safe and it is unfortunate I had to experience such trauma twice. Thankfully I was able to not crash into anyone and had convenient parking lots to roll into. Please investigate this matter. It has happened to many people.

When attempting to exit the highway, the sensotronic brake control system (sbc) failed and there were no noticeable brakes. The pedal went all the way to the floor with no resistance. Manufacturer claims that if you apply additional pressure during a failure, there will be some braking power available. In the situation though, when the pedal goes to the floor, human instinct is to immediately find an alternative way to stop the car. I was able to stop by downshifting the transmission and applying the emergency brake. Less experienced drivers may not be so lucky. Mercedes benz USA is aware of the potential for all sbc electric pumps to fail at any time causing this same situation for anyone. They are unwilling to cover the defective part because I am 1 month beyond the 'extended warranty. ' they claim that as with any car parts, the sbc system can be expected to fail at some point. Anything beyond 10 years and they do not take responsibility for. Normally I would agree with that sentiment, but not when it concerns the primary electric system of electric brakes to fail. There should at least be a sufficient and noticeable hydraulic back up if this part is engineered to fail. Mercedes has recently extended all fuel tank related issues and components to 15 year coverage, and this would at least be a step in the right direction for the sbc system. However, I believe Mercedes Benz USA and the NHTSA should mandate a recall of all vehicles equipped with sbc to be inspected yearly and replaced free of charge for the life of the vehicle. I believe it is just a matter of time before there are significant deaths or injuries due to this problem - as the affected vehicles are all about 10 years old at this point. It is a valid concern for both me as a driver of an affected vehicle, and a concern for fellow motorists and pedestrians on the road.

12/31/2014 hi, customer care / technical adviser, mb USA. I am unable to contact and discuss with any customer care or technical care adviser today. Mercedes benz, e-500, 2005, v8, 4 door sedan yesterday, 12/30/2014 between 9:30 to 10:30 am, we both (me and my wife, syed & samina kazmi ) were in the car luckily we had taken an exit from the highway 404 north in york region, ontario, canada when without any warning the brake failure sign showed up with red warning light. I couldn't control the car since brake were totally ineffective and failed. It was a horrifying experience which has left us indignant, I am not comfortable driving my car now even repaired by mb, ontario, canada, now my car is in mb newmarket location on mullock street, ontario, canada. They told me that the whole brake module is bad and you have to replace before driving and the cost is almost 3000/= canadian dollars. I am lodging this complaint against mb USA now in regards to safety issue, god saved us but we are still in shocked and mentally upset and scared driving mb cars for now. I also have gl 450, 2008 , I don't know what to do. Please call me and discuss this important safety issue with ASAP. I am also filling a civil law suite against mb USA in regards to this important safety issue, which left us completely shocked, mentally upset and an emotional stress. Thanks note: I faxed this letter to my state farm insurance company today 12/31/2014 and I am requesting my state farm insurance, morgantown, wv's lawyers to lodge this incident with NHTSA and also civil law suit against mb USA in regards to safety issue.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E500. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and the brake indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the sbc was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

I took my car in on July 14, 2014 after receiving a brake repair alert on my dashboard 1 day earlier. The dealer, jack ingram mercedes, ran a diagnostic & reported the brake pressure reservoir needed replacing. I got the estimate, picked the car up & took it to another shop for a second opinion. July 16, 2014 I returned to jack ingram mercedes & requested another diagnostic. The repairman told us the brake pressure reservoir needed replacing & he flushed the brake fluid. We agreed to these repairs which cost $1767. The day we were expecting to pick up the car, 2 weeks later, the repairman called stating the brake pump failed & it would now cost an additional $2000 because the car was driven from the lot on July 14, at which time the brake pump was still good, therefore they would not honor the 10 year unlimited mileage warranty on the sbc pump. The service manager changed the story several times in an effort to make this my fault, however the car is & has remained in their possession since the 2nd diagnostic was run on July 16 at which time we were told only the brake pressure reservoir had failed. She stated they replaced the reservoir only to find that they had to replace it with a 2nd new reservoir because the 1st was apparently faulty & that's when they discovered the pump was bad. I don't understand how this is my fault. The pump went bad while in their possession after they replaced the reservoir 2 times. She also refused to give us a printout of the diagnostic report, probably because the report would show the date they found the pump failed proving it was in their possession. I do, however, have a copy of the diagnostic from July 14 & July 16 on which neither shows a sbc pump unit failure. I am ashamed because there are at least 4 people that I know who have bought a mercedes because of my recommendation. I only hope they don't have the same problem.

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz E500. The contact stated that a warning message to take the vehicle to a repair shop illuminated concerning the brakes. The vehicle had been previously serviced several times for various brake failures, but there had not been a permanent remedy. The dealer (mercedes-benz of valencia, 23355 valencia blvd, santa clarita, CA 91355, 661- 753-5555) and the manufacturer indicated that there was an extended warranty for the sensotronic brake control (sbc), but did not specify if they would provide a solution covered by the extended warranty. The dealer indicated that there was a malfunction with the sbc unit and the pump, which both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall on the vehicle and they refused to cover the vehicle with an extended warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The brakes failed when pressure was applied to brake pedal, there was only 20% of brake power.

After picking up the kids from the neighborhood school and driving home it happened, as I approached a stop sign and depressed the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor with no resistance and no stopping power, red lights came on the the dash telling me I had a brake failure and braking power is reduced!. What a scary moment! I was able to let the car roll to a stop safely. After turning the car off and then on again all braking power was restored and was once again functional. Took the car into a Mercedes Benz dealer the next day and was told the entire brake operating unit needs to be replaced at a cost of $2,200. 00. I find this very hard to accept that the brake system on a properly maintained vehicle can suddenly fail without warning and resets itself after a restart. The dealer offered no other explanation, but things happen.