Vehicle loan or lease -- Managing the loan or lease -- Complaint #6096795
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6096795
Company: Mercedes Benz Financial Services
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-Product: Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Sub-Issue: Problem with additional products or services purchased with the loan
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 33147
Date Received: 2022-10-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-10-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
i purchased a certified XXXX XXXX with XXXX miles, XXXX miles later the engine needed a full replacement. they didn't want to honor the factory warranty which is good until XXXX they claimed the vehicle had been flooded meanwhile it was a mechanical failure. my insurance paid {$20000.00} for the new engine and i paid {$2000.00} deductible. the car never had enough miles for a service appointment. fast forward three months later with a new engine that has 2 years warranty, the car experienced the same issue now with XXXX miles more, still not needing a service appointment because it had not reached enough miles for an oil change. they claimed the same issue once again to not honor the warranty ( s ) neither the factory warranty or the new engine warranty. this time around the cost would be {$14000.00} with a {$2000.00} deductible. my insurance is stating it is a mechanical issue and not flooding, i contacted Mercedes Benz USA to have them buy back the vehicle and they refused not stating a reason why. the car has been in my ownership 7 months and has required over {$36000.00} in repairs not covered by them and the vehicle value is {$52000.00} at this rate i will end up paying for this vehicle twice because it is a LEMON
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6096795 about?
Complaint #6096795 was filed against Mercedes Benz Financial Services regarding Vehicle loan or lease specifically about Managing the loan or lease. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-10-17T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Mercedes Benz Financial Services respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Vehicle loan or lease) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Mercedes Benz Financial Services?
Yes, visit the Mercedes Benz Financial Services company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/mercedes-benz-financial-services to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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