Transfer Case Problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Mercedes Benz E550 owners have reported 1 problem related to transfer case (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transfer Case problem of the 2010 Mercedes Benz E550

Failure Date: 08/27/2020

At 80mph, the front driveshaft u-joint failed, which caused a loss of power and a loud clunking sound. Vehicle would not move on its own power. Teardown showed a completely destroyed front driveshaft u-joint, damage to heat shielding, damage to oxygen sensors, damage to the catalytic converter, along with superficial damage to the bellhousing and missing brackets. Failure is suspected to the geometry of the front driveshaft, which connects at an angle from the transfer case to the front differential on 4matic-equipped vehicles. This introduces additional stress to the u-joint, making it prone to failure.

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Other Common Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz E550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Transfer Case problems
1
Power Train problems
1


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