NHTSA Complaint #11466832 — 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11466832
Vehicle 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ B 250E
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Motor/Drive Unit making "whirring" noise that got progressively worse over time. While under warranty MB dealer stated that everything was fine, now after the warranty has expired a different dealer says it is failing and needs to be replaced. Independent shop says there is a potential design defect with the Tesla motor used in this vehicle (many early model S motors were replaced by tesla.)

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