Vibrations and not Good
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2012 e550
Vibrations and not Good
2012 e550 4matic. I'm experiencing a vibration felt on the gas pedal and the steering wheel when moderately accelerating through 1500 rpm in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th gears. Starts around 1400 and ends around 1550. It's very annoying since most driving in town is around that 1500 range. Dealer thinks it's nothing, but I disagree. Has anyone else experienced this and what was the remedy? Thanks!
Last edited by waughly; Apr 5, 2016 at 04:52 PM. Reason: Needed to include model & type
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From: Orlando, FL
2015 GL550 4matic
Sounds like description of worn motor mounts? Just skip the "mild acceleration" and punch it! Everything is so tight and quiet on these cars, you start to notice really tiny things that most people would never even acknowledge. I noticed the tiniest vibration in one of my tires, and found out there was a small dime size flap sliced in the center of the tread on one tire. Almost any other car that would not be a noticeable thing.
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2011 GLK350 P1, Multi-media & AMG Pkg; 2010 E350 w/ prem 2; 2018 4Runner SR5 Prem. 4x4
i just bought new tires...all around...got the shakes (vibrations) on the steering wheels at 55+ mph...already spoke to the tire shop to re-balance the tires at a higher speed.
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From: NH
2012 E550 (W212)
Exactly what happened to my '12 E550 4M
What you describe was happening to my 'new to me' E550 from early in my ownership. In any gear, any speed from 1400-1550 RPM a low frequency vibration under very light acceleration is very prominent.
See my post .
Good luck, let us know how things work out.
-Adam
See my post .
Good luck, let us know how things work out.
-Adam
