| Issue ID | 900795 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10442864 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/01/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light illuminated followed by another light indicating check oil level at next refueling. Had vehicle immediately examined by mercedes benz dealer. Engine oil level okay. No codes came up for oil sensor. Car has 66,239 miles. Was told by mbz dealer that balance shaft needs replacement due to sprocket failure (coming apart); gear is worn. Needs $6,200 of repair. Called mercedes benz of north america who said that to date, no recalls or campaigns have been initiated for this complaint. Car has been maintained according to mbz scheduled maintenance using mbz synthetic oil and mbz parts, if and when necessary. The internet is replete with complaints of this same type from all over u. S. And canada. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66215 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J26AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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