| Issue ID | 1533234 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11172794 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/01/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear differential noise diagnosed as failing pinion gear. This car has been driven carefully. The milage is 63,000. Rear differential problems appear in various forums and may occur more commonly than is currently known by the nhtsa. Similar/same may also be occurring in chrysler products. The rear differential will need a rebuild or replacement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIDGEWOOD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87X68BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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