Mercedes Benz 400E electrical problems
32 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
36 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
130,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 to 1993 model years. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
32 of 36 complaints match this topic (88.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10005286 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
MAIN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS CURRENTLY DETERIORATING CAUSING THE WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO AN INTENSE AMOUNT OF HEAT.
Owner-reported narrative. 120,239 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018929 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
VEHICLE CHECKED AND FOUND THAT INSULATION ON ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING ,TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND FAN THERMAL SWITCH HARNESS DETERIORATED CAUSING WIRES TO RUB TOGETHER. CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT HARNESS INSULATION IS MADE OF VERY POOR MATERIAL .THE INSULATION BREAKS VERY EASY AT THE TOUCH AND TURNS INTO DUST. THE WHOLE WIRE HARNESS IS IN THE SAME SITUATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152151 · 2006-03-07 (March 7, 2006)
VEHICLE CHECKED AND FOUND THAT INSULATION ON ALL OF THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING, TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND FAN THERMAL SWITCH HARNESS DETERIORATED CAUSING WIRES TO RUB TOGETHER. CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT HARNESS INSULATION IS MADE OF VERY POOR MATERIAL .THE INSULATION BREAKS VERY EASY AT THE TOUCH AND TURNS INTO DUST. THE WHOLE WIRE HARNESS IS IN THE SAME SITUATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10152151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156015 · 2006-04-24 (April 24, 2006)
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS CRACKED, REPLACED AT COST OF $728 @ MILEAGE OF 86,226 ON 10/21/03. VEHICLE HAD BEEN PURCHASED AS MB STARMARK VEHICLE AT ~45,000 MILES. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 86,226 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167735 · 2006-09-09 (September 9, 2006)
THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IN MY 1992 MERCEDES 400E HAS DETERIORATED AND IS CAUSING SHORTS THROUGHOUT THE CAR. THE GAUGES DO NOT WORK AND THE THROTTLE BODY IS FAILING. I HAVE HAD THE CAR TOWED TWICE BECAUSE OF THIS AND THE REPAIR IS IN THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND REPLACED DUE TO THE SAFETY HAZARD. MY CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167735 at NHTSA ↗