What was the problem with the Mercedes W210?

What was the problem with the Mercedes W210?

With Mercedes problems already being at a high because of the issues with the W210 (the first E-Class with four headlamps), Mercedes loyalists decided to chalk the problems down as a one time occurrence and bought these cars in droves. Big mistake. Many of them ditched Mercedes cars for the rest of the decade.

When did the Mercedes Benz E Class W211 come out?

What is it the Mercedes-Benz E-class W211? The Mercedes E-class has been a constant for two decades and when it first appeared in the early 1990s (with the now-legendary W124 codename) it was one of the most over-engineered cars in the world.

Are there any issues with the Mercedes E320 CDI?

Which is why if you can find one of the later fully sorted cars, you should go for it. Many of the issues centre on the E320 CDi as its high-pressure fuel pump can leak diesel onto the cooling system pipes, its fuel injectors can fail and they can also seize into the cylinder head.

Are there any recalls on Mercedes Benz E320?

Mercedes-Benz E320 vehicles have 11 known recalls. The most common recall is: Sensotronic Brake Control System May Default to Basic Hydraulic Mode. Why RepairPal? Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with no add ons. Our free estimator calculates a custom price for your vehicle repair.

With Mercedes problems already being at a high because of the issues with the W210 (the first E-Class with four headlamps), Mercedes loyalists decided to chalk the problems down as a one time occurrence and bought these cars in droves. Big mistake. Many of them ditched Mercedes cars for the rest of the decade.

When did the Mercedes Benz W211 E class change?

That’s because when the much-mechanically improved, facelifted versions of the W211 E-Class arrived in 2007, they had a new upright grille and a new front bumper that didn’t look as cleanly integrated as the old one did. Additionally, I think they simplified the taillight design too much. Even the wheel designs got boring.

Are there any problems with a 2004 Mercedes E320?

For instance, one of my dad’s friends owned a 2004 E320. Within six months it was leaking oil onto the garage floor. Lord knows how many times he had to take it to the dealer for electrical issues. By the end of it, he was calling it “a girl’s car.” Needless to say, I don’t think he’ll buy Mercedes ever again. There were many problems.