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R-Class Transmission Issues

13 messages,  Last post on Apr 07, 2009 at 7:26 PM

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#4 of 13 R350 Check Engine light comes up 1 month after purchase. by maxxie

Aug 27, 2006 (9:08 pm)

Replying to: grannyd (Aug 14, 2006 7:38 pm)
Got my R350 in July, today the "Check Engine" light came up. So it begins...
 

#5 of 13 2006 Rclass transmission problems by mb350user

Sep 04, 2006 (4:58 pm)

We are having significvant problems with our r class.
 
Since the day we picked it up it has downshifted very hard going down hill. We live at the top of a hill and every time down the hill at the same spot we get a car shaking jolt as the transmission downshifts. The dealer as we speak is trying to fix the problem for the fourth time. We have been driving a R 350 loaner for the past 5 days and it has the same problem only more often on more roads.
 
Has anyone else had the same problem?

#6 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [mb350user] by grannyd

Sep 08, 2006 (4:54 pm)

Replying to: mb350user (Sep 04, 2006 4:58 pm)
I posted that my transmission was replaced in June. Still not the same feel as other MBZs I've had. Maybe that's why the price was dropped for 2007...

#7 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [grannyd] by templeton3

Oct 26, 2006 (8:00 am)

Replying to: grannyd (Sep 08, 2006 4:54 pm)
We have transmission problems. Hard downshift on low speed. Service dept told me to bring the car back later because they expect a computer software update soon. Is the
Dealer telling me the truth?

#8 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [templeton3] by brianintn

Dec 30, 2006 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: templeton3 (Oct 26, 2006 8:00 am)
Your dealer is shooting you straight. Actually the software update is out. I just had my wife's 2006 R350 software updated yesterday and so far the abrupt downshift has not happened.

#9 of 13 Oops, I forgot to park the car... by nomorebenz

Feb 05, 2007 (10:38 am)

I had a bit of an embarrassing moment the other day.
 
I saw a friend, so I pulled over. I got out of the car leaving the driver's side door open. After a few minutes of talking, the car started to roll away. Yikes.
I grabbed the car (it stopped), jumped in and put it in park.
   
Completely my fault, I had the radio on and hadn't noticed the warning beep. The car was parked on level terrain, which is why it didn't move immediately. On any slope, it will roll in reverse while in drive. Besides getting my head examined, I think it's time to take the car in to have the tranny looked at.
 
Honda has a nice system that doesn't allow the doors to be unlocked with the car in drive. It'd be nice to have that feature.

#10 of 13 Re: Oops, I forgot to park the car... [nomorebenz] by bluebabe

May 23, 2007 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: nomorebenz (Feb 05, 2007 10:38 am)
your car does have that feature.. it can be set on from the drivers menu options on the steering wheel.. check your owners guide

#11 of 13 Re: R350 transmission issues [grannyd] by diblon

Jul 04, 2007 (9:48 am)

Replying to: grannyd (Aug 14, 2006 7:38 pm)
I think I have a similar prob

#12 of 13 Vibrations, Tingling Sensation on my R-350 pedals by diblon

Jul 04, 2007 (9:54 am)

I have a loaded R-350 2007 and after 2000 miles I noticed a lot of vibrations on the gas pedal when shifting between low gears and a tingling sensation when cruising betw 0-70 MPH. Dealer claims it is symptomatic of the R class because of its unibody build. I am still disputing the problems. The tingling sensation is killing me and my wife has refused to drive the car. It is not fair for a new car, much less from Mercedes. Anyone out there with the same issues? Help me out.

#13 of 13 Re: Vibrations, Tingling Sensation on my R-350 pedals [diblon] by avneesh1

Apr 07, 2009 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: diblon (Jul 04, 2007 9:54 am)
I am having same problems and dealer is asking if any possible solutions? Please help if you had success.
 
Avneesh

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