Mar 13, 2025Lights
The instrument panel that displays the digital speed, warning lights, etc. went black suddenly when turning on the car. It came back on suddenly while driving on the highway but after the car was turned off and restarted, the instrument panel has remained black. This is a huge safety issue as there is no warning light indicators, merging lanes does not signal if another car is present, among many other concerns. The vehicle has been inspected by mechanic. There was no warning indicators that instrument panel would go black suddenly. It happened in February 2025.
NHTSA ODI 11648086
May 29, 2023Transmission & drivetrainLights
The car lurches forward upon accelerating. Other times the car lags when accelerating after slowing for a dip or speed bump. This has caused me to almost be hit from behind on multiple occasions. My car has been in the shop multiple times since I bought it.
NHTSA ODI 11524269
Sep 27, 2021Electrical systemLightsSpeed control
Vehicle instrument cluster has gone completely off while driving, will not display. Everything else in car works fine. Fuses are not blown. Shows recall in 2017 for this make and model but VIN does not show as any active recalls related to this for this vehicle.
NHTSA ODI 11434484
Jan 27, 2021Electrical systemLights
ADAPTIVE HIGH BEAM WAS NOT WORKING - UPON INITIAL ACTIVATION OF THE HIGH BEAM THE CAR WOULD PROVIDE AN ERROR THAT THE CAMERA WAS BLOCKED AND IT WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER INVESTIGATED AND IT APPEARS A PIECE OF TRIM FROM INSTALLATION WHEN NEW WAS LEFT IN THE CAMERA AND IT WAS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY. THIS IS AN ISSUE IF YOU SUDDENLY NEEDED THE HIGH BEAMS ON AND THE CAR MAKES YOU PROCESS THE ERROR FIRST. THIS COULD IMPACT ANY DRIVER AIDS USING THE MULTIFUNCTION CAMERA.
NHTSA ODI 11390258
Nov 13, 2018SteeringLights
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE MESSAGE "STEERING MALFUNCTION STOP THE VEHICLE" SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND VIBRATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNUSUAL NOISE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES OF ORLANDO (810 ORLANDO AVE, ORLANDO, FL), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT WOULD SOMETIMES STOP ILLUMINATING. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
NHTSA ODI 11151277