Check Engine Light On Problems of Mercedes Benz R350

Check engine light came up. Car cannot accelerate beyond ~30 mph even with high rev.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz R350. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. After two minutes, the vehicle restarted normally, but the engine warning indicator still illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Sj.

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This is a well documented issue but Mercedes Benz refuses to acknowledge the balance shaft as a defect and road safety hazard. Unfortunately it's going to take someone's engine falling a part at high speed causing an accident before someone will do something which is terrible. Mercedes-benz balance shaft problems and how to check your car. Balance shaft mercedes v6 and v8 problems mercedes-benz v6 and v8 engines had timing chain problems caused by balance shaft and idler gear failures. Mercedes produced certain models with defective gears in their balance shafts (m272 engines) or with defective idle gears ( m273 engines). These faulty gears wear out prematurely, excessively, and without warning, causing the vehicle to malfunction, the ¿check engine light¿ to remain illuminated, and the vehicle to misfire or stop driving.

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Engine balance shaft wears excessively to the point where some teeth are almost gone. Causes check engine light to come on and excessive knocking as affects ignition timing. Repair is extremely expensive as it requires taking the engine out. If left unfixed it may stall the engine during driving and be a safety hazard. Research on the issue online shows potentially this issue affecting a large number of vehicles using the same engine.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz R350. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where the dealer stated that the engine was operating at half power and that the down shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 51,000. Mah.

Check engine light and codes for balance shaft and intake. Dealer quotes $7000 for work.

The check engine light came on and soon the car began to have trouble starting. I then began sputtering while driving. Mercedes dealer informed us that the balance shaft had failed and needed to be replaced. This repair would cost close to $6,000. I have seen that this is a very common complaint, almost as if it is to be expected. I also see that there is a class action lawsuit that was filed in 2010. This poses a safety problem when I drive my children, and I cannot afford to pay the repair bill.

Check engine light came on. The vehicle failed state inspection and was tken to a mercedes dealer for diagnosis. They report that there is a balance shift problem that was related to wear and tear. The repair costs 5,000. 00. I found online that there is a class action suit regarding this issue. I believe mercedes is well aware that this id a defective part and will not recall the vehicle due to financial ramifications.

The vehicle indicated check engine light and the error code shows p0016 which is shaft balance issue. The dealer and manufacturer would not attend to it despite the fact that it a known error from factory. The issue would reoccur because of poor material and could cause the car to stall while in travel.

My engine warning light came on. I was told that the strut had gone bad and the cam in the engine went bad. I was told by the dealership that is normal in the 06 R350 and they are not sure why it hasn't been a recall. Im upset because im viewing your website and other sites that are design for other owners with the same vehicles and they are showing the same problems. . What will it take to get a recall on this before someone gets hurt.

Mercedes benz r 350, early wear on balanced gear and timing chain,less that 40,000 miles,code1200 and 1208,Mercedes Benz company know that the materials used on that parts aren't strong enough, check engine light go on and fuel economy is very low,the company know the cause and make change on new parts materials,but no safety recall has been posted to customers with that problems.

Detailed vehicle information: VIN: 4jgcb65ex6a029602 model year: 2006 model: R350 (model code 251. 156/165) engine: 3. 5l 90â° v6 (m272) current mileage: approximately 48,500 miles reference: Mercedes Benz service bulletin s-b-03. 30/08j: my check engine light illuminated at 70 miles per hour and engine lost power and developed strong vibrations, forcing me to slow down and limp home. Mercedes mechanic diagnosed it as broken balance shaft gear. Due to weak materials used in the early m272 engine production, the balance shaft sprocket and other engine components can fail catastropically causing property damage and personal injury. This is known design flaw and should be subject to recall.

Mercedes-benz balance shaft issues that effect 2006 plus years, R350 and other models that have the check engine light come on, giving a fault code, balance shaft issue. The fix is very expensive, ranging from $4,000 to $7,500. Mercedes-benz has known about the problem since they issued a technical service bulletin in 2007. However, currently mb is not notifying consumers or paying for the total repair of the balance shaft.

On September 19, 2010 I started up my vehicle and notice a check engine light appears on my dashboard. I drove the vehicle for two more days and the light disappeared. And then on the fourth day the light appear again. I immediately contact the Mercedes Benz service and asked the about the check engine light. I was informed not to panic it's probably the gas cap not properly on or since I was away for one week and my vehicle was parked in the garage maybe that is why the check engine light is on. I then decide to take my vehicle right to Mercedes Benz because I did not want to take any chances with this message. I took the vehicle in and informed the service advisor about the light. Later on that day I received a phone call informing me the vehicle needs a counter balancer? I asked him how does he know and he replied that the technician saw small metal particles in my oil pan. My vehicle was fully serviced in March, 2010 the repair he told me will be very costly between $4000-$6000 for a counter balancer ! I left the vehicle and called Mercedes Benz customer care to ask them about this part. The customer care rep informed me that this vehicle does not have this problem and to go get my vehicle before they start the repair. I went back to get my vehicle and the service advisor told me that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and may stop on me while in drive. I had no other recourse but to have my vehicle repair. When I pick up my vehicle several days later I asked again about the repairs and was given a lengthy repair bill with alot more items then what the service advisor said needed to be done to my vehicle. I called another technician who is also employed with Mercedes Benz and ask about this part, and he told me Mercedes Benz knows about the counter balancer in some of the 350 engine but will not recall them. I do not understand why Mercedes Benz is not recalling this expensive part !.

2006 Mercedes Benz r 350, check engine light illuminated under normal driving conditions at approx 66,000 miles; possible balance shaft wear indications; mb dealer cleared cel and performed test drive without it reappearing; cel illuminated again within 50 miles; subsequent visit to mb dealer confirmed early wear on balance shaft gear and timing chain; Mercedes Benz knows that the materials used were insufficiently hardened, causing premature wear and possible sudden loss of power resulting in no power steering or power brakes without warning , thereby presenting a danger to vehicle occupants; safety recall is in order for vehicle owners with similar engine types.