Exterior Lighting Problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Mercedes Benz E Class owners have reported 11 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

The Headlights problem

2001 benz e320 wheel bearings failed. ***** the consumer noticed a scraping noise coming from the front passengers side of the vehicle. The noise became progressively worse until the vehicle became undrivable. The consumer also noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

Socket deforms thermally causing rear brake light not to illuminate. Problem is on my 1997 mercedes e300 diesel VIN# wdbjf20f8va352228. Exact same problem was recalled on 98-2004 slk-class but not on model. Recall # for slk is 2006-080005. Thanks.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Poor visibility at night secondary to light lens fogging deterioration of plastic lens material necessitating using high beams all the time.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

I bought a used Mercedes Benz e320 in July 2004. I have had to replace the headlights and brake lights several times. I have also had the fuses replaced. For some reason, the lights keep going out. I don't know if this a fuse problem or if there is something wrong with electrical system.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Various problems with 2001 Mercedes Benz e320 sr. (nar) the radio did not function properly. The interior lights did not function properly. The telephone did not function properly, the electronic stability program (esp) did not function properly.   Read details...




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