Mercedes Benz R Class owners have reported 3 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission column shift (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission solenoid (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems |
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