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#1 of 13 R-Class Transmission Issues by pf_flyer HOST Aug 28, 2006 (6:02 am)
Discuss R-Class transmission problems here.
#2 of 13 R350 transmission issues by grannyd Aug 14, 2006 (6:38 pm)
I bought my 350 in February, in June the transmission had to be replaced. Shifting between 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th catching and the service center replaced it so they ship if off to where ever they send stuff for trouble shooting. Still not as smooth as the other 4 MBZs we've owned. Anyone else out there having issues? Replies to this message: nomorebenz (Aug 15, 2006 2:09 pm) maxxie (Aug 27, 2006 8:08 pm) diblon (Jul 04, 2007 8:48 am)
#3 of 13 Re: R350 transmission issues [grannyd] by nomorebenz Aug 15, 2006 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: grannyd (Aug 14, 2006 6:38 pm) Mine slips a little more than it used to. Not as responsive to acceleration and will go down my driveway backwards while in drive. I'm sure it's within the service tolerances, so I haven't complained.
#4 of 13 R350 Check Engine light comes up 1 month after purchase. by maxxie Aug 27, 2006 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: grannyd (Aug 14, 2006 6:38 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 (3:58 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? Replies to this message: grannyd (Sep 08, 2006 3:54 pm) templeton3 (Oct 26, 2006 7:00 am) brianintn (Dec 30, 2006 5:49 pm)
#6 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [mb350user] by grannyd Sep 08, 2006 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: mb350user (Sep 04, 2006 3:58 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... Replies to this message: templeton3 (Oct 26, 2006 7:00 am) brianintn (Dec 30, 2006 5:49 pm)
#7 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [grannyd] by templeton3 Oct 26, 2006 (7:00 am)
Replying to: grannyd (Sep 08, 2006 3:54 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? Replies to this message: brianintn (Dec 30, 2006 5:49 pm)
#8 of 13 Re: 2006 Rclass transmission problems [templeton3] by brianintn Dec 30, 2006 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: templeton3 (Oct 26, 2006 7:00 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 (9:38 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. Replies to this message: bluebabe (May 23, 2007 8:12 pm)
#10 of 13 Re: Oops, I forgot to park the car... [nomorebenz] by bluebabe May 23, 2007 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: nomorebenz (Feb 05, 2007 9:38 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

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