Mercedes Benz owners have reported 1,694 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the most common problems related the engine and engine cooling of Mercedes Benz vehicles. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (569 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (203 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems | |
| Timing Tensioner problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Radiator problems | |
| Diesel Engine problems | |
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems | |
| Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems | |
| Engine Burning Oil problems | |
| Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
| Radiator Hose problems | |
| Engine Knocking Noise problems | |
| Emission Control problems | |
| Water Pump problems | |
| Coolant Leaking problems | |
| Engine Grinding Noise problems | |
| Vehicle Overheat problems | |
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Engine Funny Noise problems | |
| Engine Noise problems | |
| Oil Pump problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems | |
| Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems | |
| Engine Turbo-charger problems | |
| Service Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine Head Gasket Failure problems | |
| Engine Overheat problems | |
| Engine Squeaking Noise problems | |
| Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems |