NHTSA Complaint #11439339 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439339
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	October 30, 2021
Date Filed	November 4, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Cam adjustment solenoids leak oil into the engine wiring harness causing component failures, rough running and stalling. This problem was diagnosed and replaced by the dealer at 48k miles and has returned at 116k miles. There is a recall for models prior to 2012 and this car has the same problem. Eventually the engine will quit running at any given moment posing a dangerous situation.

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