The Swede
Active Member
I've had my S63 AMG since 2008 (car built end 2007) and driven 107000km (approx 67000 miles). It's my 4th Mercedes, second S class and I have been happy... so far.
The car is currently immobilized at a dealer in Belgium with two problems, of which one recurring and I would like to reflect on and check whether others have experienced the same:
1. The torque converter seems to have given up. I have never heard of this item giving up so quickly. Awaiting the view of the MB inspector tomorrow to see if it will be replaced under warranty.
2. The valves of the engine make a hell of a noise (ticking). 2 years ago already (April 2010), the car was brought back in at Mercedes-Benz Ascot in UK to resolve the issue. I was told this was a known problem with this series of engine. All valves were (said to be) replaced under warranty.
When I brought my car to the dealer in Belgium last week, I was told this problem clearly has resurfaced and damage to the engine can result from this...
Also found this: Mercedes-Benz Faces Class Action Lawsuits for AMG V8 Engines - AMG Mercedes-Benz News | AMG Mercedes-Benz News
Has anyone else had similar experiences? I personally have never had a Mercedes with such reliability problems.
The car is currently immobilized at a dealer in Belgium with two problems, of which one recurring and I would like to reflect on and check whether others have experienced the same:
1. The torque converter seems to have given up. I have never heard of this item giving up so quickly. Awaiting the view of the MB inspector tomorrow to see if it will be replaced under warranty.
2. The valves of the engine make a hell of a noise (ticking). 2 years ago already (April 2010), the car was brought back in at Mercedes-Benz Ascot in UK to resolve the issue. I was told this was a known problem with this series of engine. All valves were (said to be) replaced under warranty.
When I brought my car to the dealer in Belgium last week, I was told this problem clearly has resurfaced and damage to the engine can result from this...
Also found this: Mercedes-Benz Faces Class Action Lawsuits for AMG V8 Engines - AMG Mercedes-Benz News | AMG Mercedes-Benz News
Has anyone else had similar experiences? I personally have never had a Mercedes with such reliability problems.