1993 Mercedes Benz E Class
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1993 Mercedes Benz E Class. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Recently my 53K mile (very low mileage) 1993 mercedes 300E 2.8 suddenly stalled (without any warning) on a local expressway, which almost caused a serious car accident (the car from behind almost hit me). After I hired a mechanic to take a look, he found that the engine stall was caused by…
Recently my 53K mile (very low mileage) 1993 mercedes 300E 2.8 suddenly stalled (without any warning) on a local expressway, which almost caused a serious car accident (the car from behind almost hit me). After I hired a mechanic to take a look, he found that the engine stall was caused by bio-degradable engine wiring harness that was installed in this car (also see http://www.mercedesdefects.com/2008/04/wire-harness-defect.html#comment-form). I called mercedes customer service but they told me there IS no recall on this car. This engine stall issue happened again few days ago, and it's making such a well-maintained low mileage vehicle unsafe to drive. I urge the nhtsa should contact mercedes and issue a formal recall for this issue. Thanks! *Tr
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Wiring harness defect / failure, leading to inoperable and fire. *Tr
- Electrical system › Wiring
The insulation on the enginine wireing harness has disentigrated. this IS the engine / fuel injection wiring harness and IS a major problem with 1991-1996 mercedes-benz M104 engines. this IS a major fire risk as well as an accident hazard as it will cause the engine (and power steering, brakes, etc.) to fail at speed. mercedes will not recall the part and relacement IS thousands of dollars.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Electrical system › Wiring
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator was depressed. intense pressure on the accelerator pedal was required to accelerate the vehicle. after being taken to a private repair shop, the mechanic determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated.…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator was depressed. intense pressure on the accelerator pedal was required to accelerate the vehicle. after being taken to a private repair shop, the mechanic determined that the wiring harness was deteriorated. the battery was replaced, but the problems persisted. there was a nhtsa recall # 95v031000, which pertained to the wiring. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. secondly, when the vehicle was parked, the anti-theft alarm activated, and would not disengage until the battery was disconnected. a manufacturer technician disconnected the anti-theft controller, which corrected the problem.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
The ignition module (also known as an ezl) in my 500E shorted out, causing me to lose spark to 4 out of 8 engine cylinders (one-half of my engine), and thru my car into "limp-home" mode, nearly causing an accident. This happened while I was beginning to merge onto the #405 freeway in los angeles.…
The ignition module (also known as an ezl) in my 500E shorted out, causing me to lose spark to 4 out of 8 engine cylinders (one-half of my engine), and thru my car into "limp-home" mode, nearly causing an accident. This happened while I was beginning to merge onto the #405 freeway in los angeles. I believe the disintegrating engine wiring harness mercedes has installed in the majority of their model year 1991-1995 production IS what caused this outrageously expensive module to fail, placing me in a very dangerous and tense situation. Please see the following web page to read nearly one-hundred fifty similar complaints: http://users.adelphia.net/~infoage1/complaints_nhtsa_mercedes_wiring_harness_failures_1992_1995.html. *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Wiring harness: under hood top of motor failed. Sheathing has become brittle and individual wiring strands have melted together. Vehicle quit running and would not restart. Burnt wire could be smelled when hood was raised.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
My 1993 300ce wiring harness has totally dried up and cracked in numerous places. resulting in internittant electrical problems and wasted dollars spent on trouble shooting.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10136029SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
- 10015071Trunk lid opens or closes too quickly while operating with remote trunk lid control button.
- 10010822Consumer shutoff displayed in instrument cluster while driving.
- 601449Updated information to reflect additon of approved tires.
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