Mercedes Benz 320 brakes problems
12 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
163 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
92,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 89 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
12 of 163 complaints match this topic (7.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10329987 · 2010-05-11 (May 11, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 320SL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND HAVE IT TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329987 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10329995 · 2010-05-11 (May 11, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 320SL. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED AUTOMOTIVE CENTER WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 50,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10329995 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 507579 · 1996-08-15 (August 15, 1996)
PARKING BRAKES REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 507579 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 720630 · 2000-03-27 (March 27, 2000)
TRNSMISSION FAILURE. ALSO, REPEATED FAILURE OF WINDOWS AND ELECTRIC SEATS REAR ENTRY AND BRAKE LIGHTS, INDICATE SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. WARRANTY COVERS THE REPAIRS, BUT THE PROBLEMS PERSIST. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CAR HAVING SO MANY PROBLEMS. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE 1998 320 CLK? WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS?
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 865774 · 2000-07-20 (July 20, 2000)
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES TO PARK PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES MOMENTARILY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP TO BE DIAGNOSED AGAIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 865774 at NHTSA ↗