Owners have filed 81 complaints
about the 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 with NHTSA between 2000 and 2025.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 16 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 43
Against the median year of the Mercedes Benz E320. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 76
14.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 compares with every other Mercedes Benz E320
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1122.4%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
714.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
36.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
816.3%
150,000+ miles
2040.8%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2000peak 9Mar 2025
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 234,000 milesStockton, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY HUSBAND I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND I-99 AT A SPEED OF 65 WE BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELT ON AND AT 11.20AM MERCEDES SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCIDENT.. AIRBAG DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO MYSELF HITTING MY FACE AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODY INCIDENTS HAPPENED AT (XXXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11157044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 280,000 milesStockton, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY HUSBAND DRIVING ON 99 FREEWAY GOING SOUTH BOUND AT 11:20AM SIDE PASSAGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT WITH ANY CAR I WAS IN PASSAGER SIT AIRBAG INJURED ME BLOWING UP IN MY FACE MY FACE IS BRUISE, INJURED MY HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODU
NHTSA complaint #11155822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesLoves Park, INFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
NHTSA complaint #10782299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesLoves Park, INFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
NHTSA complaint #10782299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesEdmonds, WAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH NO OUTSIDE FACTORS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN FULLY MAINTAINED DURING MY 11 YEAR OWNERSHIP BY MERCEDES OF BELLEVUE AND MERCEDES OF SEATTLE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 155,000 MILES ON IT, STILL FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MERCEDES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE YEARS. I NOTIFIED MERCEDES OF SEATTLE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. NO ONE IN SERVICE SEEMED PARTICULARLY CONCERNED AT THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEM A W210 CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN ON ITS OWN. THUS MY MESSAGE TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10630918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesEdmonds, WAFire
ENGINE
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH NO OUTSIDE FACTORS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN FULLY MAINTAINED DURING MY 11 YEAR OWNERSHIP BY MERCEDES OF BELLEVUE AND MERCEDES OF SEATTLE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 155,000 MILES ON IT, STILL FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MERCEDES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE YEARS. I NOTIFIED MERCEDES OF SEATTLE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. NO ONE IN SERVICE SEEMED PARTICULARLY CONCERNED AT THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEM A W210 CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN ON ITS OWN. THUS MY MESSAGE TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10630918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Accomac, VA
WHEELS
My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm
NHTSA complaint #11649473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Accomac, VA
STEERING
My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm
NHTSA complaint #11649473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Accomac, VA
SUSPENSION
My car passenger side control arm has dry rotted and cracked in half I noticed this because my car steering wheel has never turned all the way to the right side so as I pulled up to the store, I had got out my car to check to see what the problem was and come to find out that the lower control arm by the lower ball joint was cracked in half from the control arm
NHTSA complaint #11649473 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Severn, MD
TIRES
I purchased 4 brand new tires from Firestone. They said tires has warranty and lifetime rotation as long as I own the car. I didn't receive any documentation about it or email shows my warranty. My right rear tire exploded in middle of highway. It was so hard to pull over almost got into an accident. I put my spare tire and checked tire if it caused by screw or any object there was nothing wrong with it. My tire just broke on side wall. I call Firestone center explained what's happened and I said I need to know what's wrong with the tire. I have 3 more the same tires I don't want to die. They gave me inspection number and take it to place I purchased and install my tire. I left my key and gave them inspection number. Next day they put new tire and charge me money for install no explain about what's happened old tire. After install the new tire 2 of wheelnuts missing on it no information about it also. I don't want to die.they need take it seriously. Store address:1492 Annapolis Rd , Odenton, MD 21113 +1 410-305-7563 235 45 R17 97 W
NHTSA complaint #11649013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
i got abs warning on the dash board, anti lock brake warning, sbc warnings, brake shop warnings...messages, brake pedal travels to the floor,. not stopping the car at the least.
NHTSA complaint #11639783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesSeymour, CT
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 WAGON. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE EXECUTIVE REFERRAL MANAGER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA complaint #11162309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 234,000 milesStockton, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY HUSBAND I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND I-99 AT A SPEED OF 65 WE BOTH HAD OUR SEATBELT ON AND AT 11.20AM MERCEDES SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR ACCIDENT.. AIRBAG DEPLOYING CAUSING INJURY TO MYSELF HITTING MY FACE AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODY INCIDENTS HAPPENED AT (XXXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11157044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 280,000 milesStockton, CA1 injured
AIR BAGS
MY HUSBAND DRIVING ON 99 FREEWAY GOING SOUTH BOUND AT 11:20AM SIDE PASSAGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT WITH ANY CAR I WAS IN PASSAGER SIT AIRBAG INJURED ME BLOWING UP IN MY FACE MY FACE IS BRUISE, INJURED MY HEAD AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODU
NHTSA complaint #11155822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesRidgefield Park, NJ
STEERING
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF CAR FELL DOWN AND THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD ROTTED OUT AND BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #11022050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesRidgefield Park, NJ
SUSPENSION
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE FRONT LEFT CORNER OF CAR FELL DOWN AND THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE I HIT A POTHOLE. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR. AT THIS POINT THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD ROTTED OUT AND BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #11022050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesLoves Park, INFire
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
NHTSA complaint #10782299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,000 milesLoves Park, INFire
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, BUT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
NHTSA complaint #10782299 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 205,000 milesMorgan Hill, CA
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING 55MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL ROAD, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AND RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY. THE ROAD WAS ASPHALT AND ALSO DRY. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY AND NOTHING IN THE ROAD WAS RUN OVER. THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH ANY OBJECTS WHATSOEVER. THERE WERE NO CAUTION OR WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THE RED "SRS" LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
NHTSA complaint #10778568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,300 milesGainesville, VA
SUSPENSION
THE SPRING PERCH BROKEN ON THE CAR WHILE IT WAS PARKED, ALONG WITH THE PERCH THE SPRING BROKE AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #10723330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 230,525 milesEast Hampstead, NH
POWER TRAIN
DRIVING NORMALLY AT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR GAVE OUT A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN. CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED FOR SERVICE. A NEW FRONT DRIVESHAFT WAS NEEDED .
NHTSA complaint #10713731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,900 milesLemon Grove, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,900.
NHTSA complaint #10694208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 107,900 milesLemon Grove, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,900.
NHTSA complaint #10694208 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 217,193 milesAtlanta, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER RETURNING HOME FROM WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 4:10PM I NOTICED TWO PUDDLES IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE. AFTER KNEELING DOWN AND PLACING 2 FINGERS IN ONE OF THE FIST SIZE PUDDLES, I DETERMINED IT WAS GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN EXCESS OF 10 DAYS, AND ITS VERY ODD TO SUDDENLY BEGIN LEAKING WHILE THE CAR IS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #10689713 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 212,125 milesSaint George, SC
AIR BAGS
WHILE DRIVING ALONG FORT DIX ROAD, IN PEMBERTON, NJ, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, WITH NO EXPLAIN SIGN. UPON THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE TO DRIVE TO SIDE OF ROAD WAS ABLE TO ROLL. UPON THE VEHICLE STOPPING, THE AIRBAGS SMACKED ME ON MY LEFT SIDE LEAVING ME IN TOTAL PAIN ON MY LEFT SIDE UPPER ARM. UPON GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT THE AIRBAGS HAD ONLY DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, BOTH FRONT AND BACK DOORS AIRBAGS ALONG WITH THE AIRBAG IN DRIVERS SIDE UPPER AREA WHICH COVERED THE WINDOWS. MY FOUR YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR, ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BUT NO DAMAGE OR DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS. UPON TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE AND MOVING IT COMPLETELY OFF THE RIDE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, EVEN WHEN VEHICLE WAS PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE.
NHTSA complaint #10669960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300,000 milesFort Bragg, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE FUEL CAP WOULD NOT COME OFF THE TANK. FORCIBLY REMOVE THE FUEL CAP, REPLACED WITH A NEW $35 CAP PURCHASED FROM THE MERCEDES DEALER AND THE SAME EXACT THING OCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10653203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 184,595 milesBrooklyn, NY
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ E320. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,595.
NHTSA complaint #10637962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesEdmonds, WAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH NO OUTSIDE FACTORS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN FULLY MAINTAINED DURING MY 11 YEAR OWNERSHIP BY MERCEDES OF BELLEVUE AND MERCEDES OF SEATTLE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 155,000 MILES ON IT, STILL FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MERCEDES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE YEARS. I NOTIFIED MERCEDES OF SEATTLE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. NO ONE IN SERVICE SEEMED PARTICULARLY CONCERNED AT THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEM A W210 CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN ON ITS OWN. THUS MY MESSAGE TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10630918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesEdmonds, WAFire
ENGINE
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH NO OUTSIDE FACTORS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN FULLY MAINTAINED DURING MY 11 YEAR OWNERSHIP BY MERCEDES OF BELLEVUE AND MERCEDES OF SEATTLE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 155,000 MILES ON IT, STILL FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MERCEDES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE YEARS. I NOTIFIED MERCEDES OF SEATTLE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. NO ONE IN SERVICE SEEMED PARTICULARLY CONCERNED AT THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEM A W210 CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN ON ITS OWN. THUS MY MESSAGE TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10630918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,000 milesEdmonds, WAFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY MINT CONDITION W210 '00 E320 MERCEDES CAUGHT FIRE LAST WEEK WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO HER HIGH RISE OFFICE GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. FORTUNATELY, SHE WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE WITHOUT INJURY BEFORE THE FIRE GREW AND CONSUMED THE WHOLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS ENGINE FIRE STARTED ON ITS OWN WITH NO OUTSIDE FACTORS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN FULLY MAINTAINED DURING MY 11 YEAR OWNERSHIP BY MERCEDES OF BELLEVUE AND MERCEDES OF SEATTLE. THE CAR ONLY HAD 155,000 MILES ON IT, STILL FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE COMPARED TO THE OTHER MERCEDES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE YEARS. I NOTIFIED MERCEDES OF SEATTLE ABOUT THIS INCIDENT. NO ONE IN SERVICE SEEMED PARTICULARLY CONCERNED AT THE DEALERSHIP, ALTHOUGH THEY MENTIONED THEY HAVE NEVER SEEM A W210 CATCH ON FIRE AND BURN ON ITS OWN. THUS MY MESSAGE TO YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10630918 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parrish, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVER'S SIDE CARPET DESIGN POOR AND DANGEROUS.... KEEPS GETTING STUCK UNDER GAS PEDAL CREATING CAR TO NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. NO WAY TO KEEP CARPETS IN PLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10621010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.