Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ignition problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Starter Relay problems |
When the engine gets hot, it stalls . After it cools for some time, it re-starts. It happened to me on the highway (bumper-to-bumper traffic). Found out from the mercedez forum that it is a known problem due to cranshaft position sensor. It has happened to number of people. Read details...
Driving car at 55 miles per hour when harmonic balancer failed, lost power steering, was able to direct car to side of road. Had car towed to shop who diagnosed problem, suggesting it go to a mb dealer. Had car towed to dealer where Read details...
Starter relay failed. Yh Read details...