Bad Dampening Actuators Can Cause Rough Ride in Rear on Mercedes-Benz E300

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
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Problem overview

Vehicles with automatic level control that ride harshly in the rear (no give in the suspension) may have one or both dampening actuators which have failed. It is commonly recommended the actuators be replaced in pairs.

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