Problem Reports
Mercedes-Benz E320
Report: Shifter Lever Bushings May Break Causing Loose Feel/Noise
Mercedes-Benz E320 Problem
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Average Mileage: 127,000 mi (55,000 mi - 319,000 mi)
The bushings for the shifter lever wear out to the point where they break and fall out. This causes excessive movement (loose feel) in the shifter lever and a clanging-type noise when changing gears.
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Visitor, 1994 Mercedes-Benz E320, 319,000 mi
I have a nice strong 1994 E320 with 319000 on the clock & for some time have been hearing this noise mostly when shifting gears i'd like to know an honest mechanic who would not try ripping me with a huge bill.Someone indicated he was charged $4.80 for a similar problem.what is the name of your mechanic pls.J O
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Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320, 55,000 mi
Had same symtoms. My mechanic replaced the bushings. Charged only for the shift linkage bushings , $4.80, since he was working on the idler pully anyway. Dealer estimate was $142.00.
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fad, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E320, 86,000 miEnthusiast
It happened to my car at 60000 miles. I had extended warranty.
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TBC, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E320, 84,000 miRookie
slight Clanging noise when changing gears.
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