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Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 Engine Class Action Lawsuit
By Sarah Pierce
Mercedes-Benz is the target of a class action lawsuit that alleges the V8 engines in its AMG vehicle line have underlying problems that make them prone to premature wear, causing major engine damage and sometimes total engine failure.
Los Angeles Resident Cedric Chan alleges in the Mercedes-Benz AMG class action lawsuit that after obtaining his AMG he experienced problems with loud ticking noises under the hood and a drop in oil pressure. The ticking and drop in oil pressure, he says, was the beginning of the AMG engine’s destruction.
“Although the destruction of the defective parts took place during the warranty period, Defendants still did not replace the defective parts under warranty,” the Mercedes-Benz V8 engine class action lawsuit states.
The problem, the lawsuit continues, is that the defective AMG engines are manufactured using soft camshaft metal that is improperly heat treated and/or improperly offset, making the camshaft prone to premature wear. Mercedes-Benz has known about the defect since at least 2007, when a service bulletin was released, but failed to issue a proper recall.
“Due to the premature wear, the camshafts, valve lifters, camshaft adjusters, valve tappets, gaskets and bushings all have to be replaced. The cost of replacement is thousands of dollars, which was passed on to Plaintiff, because Defendants did not issue a recall for the defect, even though they knew it to exist,” the Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 engine class action lawsuit states. “The premature wear can cause eventual catastrophic engine failure, resulting in a necessary replacement of the entire engine block costing tens of thousands of dollars.”
The Mercedes-Benz V8 engine class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all current and former owners and lessees of 2006-2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, E63 AMG, S63 AMG, CL63 AMG, CLS63 AMG, ML63 AMG, CLK63 AMG, R63 AMG, and SL63 AMG models equipped with AMG M156 6.2 liter V8 engines that were sold or leased in California.
It is seeking class certification, compensatory damages, restitution, punitive damages and more for violations of the Magnuson-Moss Act, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
A copy of the Mercedes-Benz AMG M156 V8 Engine Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Cedric Chan v. Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz, Case No. 2:33-av-0001, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.
Updated September 27th, 2011
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As the complaints keep coming in and we are now up to 30k in engine cost on 2007 CLS 63. We should submit and try again.
I purchased and 2009 E63 AMG in 2013, and I noticed that it has a high motor oil consumption rate. I had the intake manifold changed a year ago due early failure, common on E63’s of that time. I now have a loud growling noise coming from the front suspension most likely brakes. I was told I have 20% left and not to have them changed until the dash warning light notifies me of such repair is needed. I was told the noise was the tires – not likely as there are new factory specification continental tires on front. My parents purchased and drove their 1973 220D Mercedes for 300K miles then onto a 300D and now a C230 which has issues – it’s apparent to me that Mercedes quality has slipped. A E63 AMG costing 93K new should be driven for 500K with routine service.
I have a 2009 AMG S 63 is starting to tick loudly. The mercedes dealer in Raliegh NC said says it has the known camshaft lifter problem described in many other postings. They also quoted me $15,000 to fix the problem. My car has 50,000 miles on it and it’s been babied all it’s life. I want to be involved in a class-action lawsuit because it is clear that the engine was flawed in its design. The result is my resale is pitifully low or I am facing a huge repair. Bruce@rr-properties.com
Unfortunately, this particular case was dismissed in January 2013. We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly. You can submit your information here: https://topclassactions.com/start-a-class-action/. You may want to consult your own attorney, and should you choose to go that route, we recommend checking out http://www.consumeradvocates.org/find-an-attorney. Once there, you will be able to search a broad database of specialized attorneys in your area that you may consult.
We wish you the best of luck in your pursuit of justice!
My buddy is going to sell me his because of this issue is there any other information or way to get the dealer to repair the engine
I was also considering an 09 SL63 for an unbelievable price of $39k. Now I understand why.
I am about to purchase a pristine 2007, one owner CLS63 AMG with 42K miles. After reading about the AMG engine failures I an reluctant to go through with it.
I am considering a 2007 CLS63 AMG with 42K on it. One owner….mint condition. Now after reading about the AMG engines I am reluctant.
Deborah I have the same car, no problems but starting to leak at the head cover gasket have you got any feed back on your car about the problems and or do you know any thing about the class action law suit? is it too late etc…
have a 2010 c63 that is also tuned. got it with 34k on it, put 20k on it in the first year. Hasnt skipped a beat, the car has been raced and beat on and runs like a champ
I purchased a used 2008 E63 AMG with the M156 engine with 40k miles with an after-market warranty.. Less than one year after owning the car I got the check engine light, rumbling engine, and smell of fuel. The MBZ dealership knew right away that it was probably the faulty fuel injectors. After months in the shop, and still no resolution, I have bad fuel injectors, bent valves, one or more bent piston rods, and a damaged crankshaft. They are talking $20k – $25k. Why do they not inform their customers about the service bulletin regarding the faulty fuel injectors? I assume they choose not to do a recall to save money. Unfortunately they sacrifice the MBZ and the AMG names. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get MBZ Corporate to contribute towards this repair?
going through this same problem now, did you get any relief?