| Issue ID | 1278847 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861494 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/04/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | From the time it was only 1 year old, the climate control system began repeatedly to fail. Some of the repairs done under warranty, but we have now spent over $3,400. 00 on new a/c compressors (twice), the evaporator (also twice) and various and sundry leak detections and recharges. Failures have occurred on start-up as well as at highway speeds. I have read through this model's defect records and found little if any mention of the climate control. Perhaps part of the reason may be that the a/c system isn't included among the choices in the complaints list. Then again, the issue may be unique to my specific vehicle. In any case, i wanted it on record as a recurrent issue. Perhaps the climate control, and its impact on visibility and therefore safety, should be added to the list of options. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROCKPORT, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56XX7BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 75 |
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