2026 E53 400 miles- REAR SPRINGS BROKEN
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2026 E53 400 miles- REAR SPRINGS BROKEN
Recently purchased a 2026 E53, and with just 400 miles it is at dealer with "broken rear springs". We noticed the car sitting too low in the rear, like an airbag out on an air ride suspension.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
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Recently purchased a 2026 E53, and with just 400 miles it is at dealer with "broken rear springs". We noticed the car sitting too low in the rear, like an airbag out on an air ride suspension.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
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Gotta say that's a new one. Never heard of anything like this on any car quite frankly. Brand new springs breaking is very unusual. Over time due to corrosion-induced weakening a coil spring can snap, but brand new that's gotta be a production issue. That's also likely why they are not in stock. Springs are not a common item that needs replacing. Dampers yes, as they can leak, but not springs.
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That is a new one for me. Never heard of that. Have them provide a loaner car at $0 charge to you. I’m just confused how on earth a rear spring breaks with only 400 miles unless somebody hit an enormous pothole at a high speed and did some tremendous damage.
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Recently purchased a 2026 E53, and with just 400 miles it is at dealer with "broken rear springs". We noticed the car sitting too low in the rear, like an airbag out on an air ride suspension.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
Has anyone ever heard of this on an E53?
The dealer is now saying parts are not available to fix and "backordered", I am assuming this could turn into a lengthy wait.
Any input appreciated.
The reason stated was for a 'mod impacting several units...waiting on parts.' The modification is 'replace rear springs.'
Part manufacturing defect? Engineering update?
We'll see.
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New member, longtime viewer...found this thread interesting as I was just advised by my salesperson the 2026 E53 wagon I had on order was being held at the west coast VPC.
The reason stated was for a 'mod impacting several units...waiting on parts.' The modification is 'replace rear springs.'
Part manufacturing defect? Engineering update?
We'll see.
The reason stated was for a 'mod impacting several units...waiting on parts.' The modification is 'replace rear springs.'
Part manufacturing defect? Engineering update?
We'll see.
If they broke after you bought and it takes too long for part to come, you may have lemon law recourse?
if fixed at port, that means your car will have been disassembled and reassembled at the port - less than ideal, but still covered by warranty.
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Document everything. Sounds like a lemon case in the making. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. I’d ask for a replacement (but not expecting one but you never know) and file a case with corporate.
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New member, longtime viewer...found this thread interesting as I was just advised by my salesperson the 2026 E53 wagon I had on order was being held at the west coast VPC.
The reason stated was for a 'mod impacting several units...waiting on parts.' The modification is 'replace rear springs.'
Part manufacturing defect? Engineering update?
We'll see.
The reason stated was for a 'mod impacting several units...waiting on parts.' The modification is 'replace rear springs.'
Part manufacturing defect? Engineering update?
We'll see.
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yikes. Two thoughts:
If they broke after you bought and it takes too long for part to come, you may have lemon law recourse?
if fixed at port, that means your car will have been disassembled and reassembled at the port - less than ideal, but still covered by warranty.
If they broke after you bought and it takes too long for part to come, you may have lemon law recourse?
if fixed at port, that means your car will have been disassembled and reassembled at the port - less than ideal, but still covered by warranty.
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Sorry to hear and hope it gets resolved to your satisfaction.
MB springs fail now? A new low in quality and reliability. Not surprising because of the brand trajectory.
Springs are relatively new technology, only 130 years in the industry. Give or take a few years. Gottlieb knew about them. Ola must not have read the email.
MB springs fail now? A new low in quality and reliability. Not surprising because of the brand trajectory.
Springs are relatively new technology, only 130 years in the industry. Give or take a few years. Gottlieb knew about them. Ola must not have read the email.
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I was offered a new GMC by a dealer to avoid lemon law notoriety and legal expenses a few years ago.
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Springs are easy to fix but if they aren’t available what do you suggest he do? Keep making payments on a car sitting at the dealer while he drives around in a loaner GLA?
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You can read but you can’t comprehend worth crap. My post is to the original poster who bought his car.
Springs are easy to fix but if they aren’t available what do you suggest he do? Keep making payments on a car sitting at the dealer while he drives around in a loaner GLA?
Springs are easy to fix but if they aren’t available what do you suggest he do? Keep making payments on a car sitting at the dealer while he drives around in a loaner GLA?
Check again.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post9285324
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This is unproductive, so let's leave it, but in post #8 you responded to the person whose car is at the VPC and suggested that they may have a lemon case. Since they haven't even taken delivery, you responded to the wrong person.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post9285324
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post9285324
