NHTSA Complaint #11398558 — 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11398558 |
| Vehicle | 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E430 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 120,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WHEN DRIVING ABOUT 30-40MPH ENTERING THE FREEWAY THE CAR WILL DOWNSHIFT, WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTED IT LOST ALL DRIVE. THE ENGINE CAN FREELY REV BUT NO MOVEMENT WHATSOEVER. HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE FREEWAY AND PUT IT INTO THE PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. ALSO, SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WILL BE LOCKED INTO 3RD GEAR AND WON'T SHIFT, THERE IS NOT WARNING LIGHT OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO TELL ME WHAT IS GOING ON. 1ST AND 2ND GEAR ALSO HAS HARSH ENGAGEMENTS.
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