Crankcase ventilation valve malfunction (code P052E)
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26 NHTSA complaints · 2022-04 → 2025-11
“Check engine light came on with code P052E : Positive Crankcase Ventilation Regulator Valve Performance”
“At 35,000 miles the check engine light came on, error message was checked at a Mercedes dealership and read a Crankcase Vent Valve malfunction. The malfunction causes issues with acceleration and causes a high RPM idle and accelerates engine wear”
“I have had to replace the faulty pcv valve in my vehicle every 11 months since I have owned it. At over $1,000 a piece and with this being a well known problem with this make of vehicle the company needs to fix this problem”

