How To Identify Mercedes-Benz Transmission Failure Symptoms

Unresponsiveness

When you attempt to go from park to drive, or change gears (in a manual transmission vehicle), and your vehicle doesn’t respond, transmission service is likely needed.

Strange Sounds

If you know your vehicle relatively well, you’ll know what sounds it makes on a regular basis. Hearing something unusual or out of the ordinary usually points to a problem. Clunking, whining, or humming noises are never good. Get them checked out.

Shaking or Grinding

When the gears change, shaking or grinding may occur if there’s a transmission problem, usually in cars with automatic transmissions. Don’t wait to get this checked out.

The Dreaded Check Engine Light

Nobody wants to see the “Check Engine” light go on. If you do, however, it can point to any number of things – one of those being a problem with your transmission.

Fluid Leak

This is easily identifiable due to the fact you’ll probably see a stain or puddle under your vehicle. Your transmission fluid is sweet smelling and red, in most cases.

Dragging Clutch

When you press the clutch pedal, the flywheel in your vehicle and the clutch disc do not disengage in the case of a dragging clutch. So, when shifting gears, the car moves and the gears clash. Misplacement of the clutch or some other mechanical failure is usually to blame.

Slipping Gears

If, while you’re driving, your gears slip in and out, it can be very alarming. It’s also dangerous. If, during a gear change, you hear your engine revving, that’s what’s happening. Other symptoms can include the following when you try to shift gears:

• Harsh response
• Strange noises
• Acceleration delay

When in Neutral, You Hear Noises

Cars make noise. But there are certain noises that, if you’re not used to hearing them, can point to trouble. When your car is in neutral, if you hear strange noises, transmission problems could be to blame. Hopefully transmission fluid is just needed. You may also need your transmission fluid replaced altogether and the transmission itself flushed, or your transmission replaced completely.

Burning Odor

You should never smell something burning when it comes to your car. Immediately make your way to the services of an automotive technician if you ever notice a burning odor coming from your car. It might be that the fluid in your transmission is burnt and old and/or could be an indication that overheating is occurring in your transmission.

Your Vehicle Won’t Switch Gears

If, in order to change gears, your vehicle struggles or flat out refuses, the transmission system likely has issues. It might be that your transmission fluid is the wrong kind or the level is low.

Any and all of the above stated symptoms point to the fact that you need to, at the very least, get your Mercedes-Benz checked out by a reputable service technician. Here’s who you can turn to…