| Issue ID | 844800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383090 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/02/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 mercedes benz e350 4matic wagon. Check engine light diagnosis. Camshaft timing retarded. Vehicle needs balance shaft gear (worn out). Estimated cost of repair - $5,643. 00. Potential catastrophic incident could happen at anytime. Vehicle could mess up gear/timing chain and cause engine to fail and loss of all power related to engine. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83275 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI |
| VIN pattern | WDBUH87J56XXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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