We found the following complaints for MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS (1996)
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Wiring harness is defective.
Just came back from vacation. Check engine light was on before.stopping at the gas station we noticed the smoke coming out the hood. Temperature was rising to a 100 c. Since then even in local driving temperature goes over normal. I am very concerned.did not check with service yet.
1.i own a 1996 mercedes benz for 15 years.with only 11,850 miles,the temperature / climate control mechanism failed due to being defective part.this was brought to a mercedes benz service center, however it was not fixed which i left unsettled and unsatisfied.3. In order to quickly have this fixed, i went to another private mechanic, which they duly identified the problem as a defective part, however the part was promptly fixed.the amount was $1,097.36.i have sent 2 letters to mercedes benz usa headquarters and germany headquarters reporting the problem as a defective issue and requesting for compensation, however they have not responded regarding this matter.
I heard a click and then ac stopped blowing air. It had been blowing fine before this audible click. Research i did says it is a faulty blower regulator which seems to be a common occurrence for this model.
The contact owns a 1996 mercedes s420. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the vehicle to steer to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a connector from the transmission to the electronic control module had failed causing transmission fluid to flood the control module. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 143,000.
My passenger rear window has completely fallen into the door upon touching the window switch. This has happened while driving and it is a recurring problem.since i have had the car, i have repaired this issue three times.i suspect that mercedez is using weak parts and is not looking into this issue seriously.this has happened to others with newer cars but not as frequent.
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