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Aug 2, 2023 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her ...

Aug 2, 2023 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that she refilled the power steering reservoir several times and noted that there was a stain underneath her ...

Jul 23, 2022 Steering

There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .

Jul 23, 2022 Steering

There was a recall on the steering on my 1999 Mercedes Benz . The Manufacturer said its closed . The steering is leaking and hard to drive and I fear the power steering pump will go out while I am driving the Vehicle. I fear for my safety. How can I get this recall opened and my vehicle fixed .

Oct 16, 2021 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT A WEEK AGO MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNDER SERIOUS IMPACTS MY CAR ROLLED SERVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMMING TO A STOP ON ITS SIDE NOT ONE AIRBAG WENT OFF ALSO THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ABOUT THE BAS SYSTEM AND SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION THE TWO WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF THEY S...

Oct 16, 2021 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT A WEEK AGO MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UNDER SERIOUS IMPACTS MY CAR ROLLED SERVERAL TIMES BEFORE COMMING TO A STOP ON ITS SIDE NOT ONE AIRBAG WENT OFF ALSO THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT LIT UP ABOUT THE BAS SYSTEM AND SOME OTHER MALFUNCTION THE TWO WARNING LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF THEY S...

Sep 13, 2020 Service Brakes 35 mi

THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ...

Sep 13, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 35 mi

THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ...

Sep 13, 2020 Service Brakes 35 mi

THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ...

Sep 13, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 35 mi

THE YAW RATE SENSOR IS CAUSING THE CAR TO UNINTENDED BREAKING. IT STARTED THE BREAKING SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN JUNE, HOWEVER OVER A WEEK AGO THE ACTUAL CAR WILL BREAK WHILE IM DRIVE AND BRING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WILL NOT GO UNTIL I CUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT ...

Mar 7, 2019 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT

Mar 7, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 175,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT

Mar 7, 2019 Service Brakes 175,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT

Mar 7, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 175,000 mi

DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65MPH, THE ML320 SLAMMED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE BREAK CAUSING TRUCK TO SWERVE RIGHT NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPING AND CHECKING THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, HUB AND BRAKE PAD WERE SMOKING AND VERY HOT

Jun 15, 2017 Service Brakes 212,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO...

Jun 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 212,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO...

Jun 15, 2017 Service Brakes 212,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO...

Jun 15, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 212,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO NHTSA ID #10033607, ALSO MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE CAMPAIGN #2009100002 DATED JAN 2010, FOR MODEL 163. MY VEHICLE ISN'T COVERED BY ABOVE MERCEDES SERVICE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE IT'S V-6 MODEL, BUT SHOWING EXACTLY THE SAME SAFETY PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN AND ATTACHED A FEW PHOTOS OF THE PRO...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 95,540 mi

UNCOMMANDED BREAKING OF FRONT WHEELS RESULTED IN DECELERATION AND SEVERE OVERHEATING OF FRONT BRAKES. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN ONE MILE OF DESTINATION. HIGH ENGINE REVS AND DOWNSHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE REQUIRED TO OVERCOME THE UNCOMMANDED BREAKING FORCE AND REACH THE DESTINATION. A SIMILAR SECO...

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 95,540 mi

UNCOMMANDED BREAKING OF FRONT WHEELS RESULTED IN DECELERATION AND SEVERE OVERHEATING OF FRONT BRAKES. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN ONE MILE OF DESTINATION. HIGH ENGINE REVS AND DOWNSHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WERE REQUIRED TO OVERCOME THE UNCOMMANDED BREAKING FORCE AND REACH THE DESTINATION. A SIMILAR SECO...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING...

Jul 29, 2014 Steering 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING...

Jun 23, 2014 Service Brakes 13,700 mi

99 MERCEDES ML320 FRONT RIGHT BRAKE OVERHEATED TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH. *TR

Jun 23, 2014 Service Brakes 13,700 mi

99 MERCEDES ML320 FRONT RIGHT BRAKE OVERHEATED TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH. *TR

Jun 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

MY 1999 MERCEDES ML-320 WAS TRAVELING ON A THROUGH HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN IT WAS BROADSIDED AT THE INTERSECTION BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH APPARENTLY DIDN'T STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, MY VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY W...

Jun 7, 2014 Air Bags Crash 138,000 mi

MY 1999 MERCEDES ML-320 WAS TRAVELING ON A THROUGH HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN IT WAS BROADSIDED AT THE INTERSECTION BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH APPARENTLY DIDN'T STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. AS A RESULT OF THE IMPACT, MY VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. THE SIDE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THEY W...

Jun 17, 2013 Power Train Crash 130,000 mi

WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 130,000 mi

WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Power Train Crash 130,000 mi

WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 130,000 mi

WENT TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IT SEEM TO SHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AN ACCELERATING, CAUSING IT TO LUNGE FORWARD INTO A LIGHT POLE. *TR

Mar 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCERDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FO...

Mar 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCERDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 55 MPH. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUOUSLY BUT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER FO...

Oct 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE C...

Oct 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE ENGINE FAILED TO RESTART AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE C...

Sep 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKES AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING INTO A BOULDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPEN...

Sep 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING A CORNER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKES AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL CRASHING INTO A BOULDER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPEN...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK BUT THE SHIFTER REMAINED STUCK IN PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Aug 30, 2011 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK BUT THE SHIFTER REMAINED STUCK IN PARK. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE CONTACT WOULD BE ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAK...

Mar 13, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Mar 13, 2011 Visibility 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Mar 13, 2011 Steering 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Mar 13, 2011 Structure 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Mar 13, 2011 Visibility 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Mar 13, 2011 Steering 120,000 mi

CONTINUING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INQUIRY OVER 3 YEARS AGO; NO RESOLUTION PRESENTED. PROBLEMS HAVE PERSISTED AND GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. ONLY WHEN RESEARCHING, WAS I MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL. NO NOTIFICATION FROM MANUFACTURE OR DEALER. SUBSTANTIAL COSTS INCURRED AN...

Feb 21, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH...

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 1 mi

I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH...

Feb 21, 2010 Power Train 1 mi

I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH...

Feb 21, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 1 mi

I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS AGAINST MERCEDES ML320 SUV. 1) WITH IGNITION OFF AND KEY REMOVED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CAN BE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND THE TRUCK STARTS TO ROLL. IT POSTS EXTREME DANGER TO PASSENGERS, ESPECIALLY, KIDS LEFT IN A PARKED VEHICLE, AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE VEH...

May 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK ON THE MERCEDES ML320 AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR (NO BRAKES) UNTIL A SECOND AND THIRD TRY. *TR

May 4, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 107,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK ON THE MERCEDES ML320 AND THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR (NO BRAKES) UNTIL A SECOND AND THIRD TRY. *TR

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CAR'S IDLE WENT TO ZERO. THIS HAPPENED HALF-WAY HOME. ITS A 30+ MILE DRIVE FROM WORK TO HOME. ESSENTIALLY THE CAR JUST QUIT OPERATING WHILE MERGING ON THE INTERSTATE. POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THIS LEFT MY 8 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MERGING LANE ...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CAR'S IDLE WENT TO ZERO. THIS HAPPENED HALF-WAY HOME. ITS A 30+ MILE DRIVE FROM WORK TO HOME. ESSENTIALLY THE CAR JUST QUIT OPERATING WHILE MERGING ON THE INTERSTATE. POWER STEERING WAS LOST AND THIS LEFT MY 8 MONTH PREGNANT WIFE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MERGING LANE ...

Dec 10, 2008 Steering 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE STEERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DAMAGED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE ONLY THE HOSE REPAIRED. THE ...

Dec 10, 2008 Steering 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE STEERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DAMAGED AND THEY WOULD ONLY REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE ONLY THE HOSE REPAIRED. THE ...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Apr 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 139,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Nov 5, 2007 Steering 58,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - DRIVING THIS LEMON OF AN SUV, CAR STARTED TO PULL AND WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER. THANK GOD, I WAS NOT ON A FREEWAY AND COULD PULL OVER WITHOUT KILLING SOMEONE. *TR

Aug 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 14,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, NEARLY CRASHING INTO HIS FRONT DOOR. HE TOOK THE...

Aug 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 14,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN, NEARLY CRASHING INTO HIS FRONT DOOR. HE TOOK THE...

Aug 15, 2007 Steering 63,500 mi

REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF...

Aug 15, 2007 Power Train 63,500 mi

REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF...

Aug 15, 2007 Steering 63,500 mi

REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF...

Aug 15, 2007 Power Train 63,500 mi

REFERENCE: VEHICLE COMPLAINT - 47046 IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL CONCERNING A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OF...

Aug 13, 2007 Steering 63,500 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE...

Aug 13, 2007 Power Train 63,500 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE...

Aug 13, 2007 Steering 63,500 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE...

Aug 13, 2007 Power Train 63,500 mi

IN SEPTEMBER 1999, WE PURCHASED A NEW MERCEDES-BENZ, ML-320. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR A LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP AT THE RADIATOR FITTING. ON AUGUST 7, 2007, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF LOOSING ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. WE LOST THE...

Jun 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN WORM WEATHER CAUSES FRONT BRAKES TO HEAT UP AND DRAG CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT OF CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOP THE CAR COMPLETELY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF COOLING DOWN, IT WILL BEHAVE NORMALLY. DEALER AND A SPECIALTY SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG....

Jun 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

STOP AND GO TRAFFIC IN WORM WEATHER CAUSES FRONT BRAKES TO HEAT UP AND DRAG CONSTANTLY TO THE POINT OF CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOP THE CAR COMPLETELY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF COOLING DOWN, IT WILL BEHAVE NORMALLY. DEALER AND A SPECIALTY SHOP CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG....

May 17, 2007 Air Bags Crash 156,000 mi

CAR STRUCK IN DRIVER'S SIDE, DAMAGING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOOR ,AS WELL AS PARTIALLY BENDING THE POST BETWEEN THE DOORS. HOWEVER, THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

May 17, 2007 Air Bags Crash 156,000 mi

CAR STRUCK IN DRIVER'S SIDE, DAMAGING BOTH FRONT AND REAR DOOR ,AS WELL AS PARTIALLY BENDING THE POST BETWEEN THE DOORS. HOWEVER, THE SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. CAR WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Apr 13, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A MERCEDES ML 320. IT IS A 1999 MODEL WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS IN GEAR..SO WHEN PULLING OUT IN AN INTERSECTION AND ONE THINKS THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN LOW FOR POWER, IT IS LOCKED IN HIGH AND THE CAR COULD...

Apr 13, 2007 Power Train

I HAVE A MERCEDES ML 320. IT IS A 1999 MODEL WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS IN GEAR..SO WHEN PULLING OUT IN AN INTERSECTION AND ONE THINKS THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN LOW FOR POWER, IT IS LOCKED IN HIGH AND THE CAR COULD...

Mar 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 85,115 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A SECONDARY ROAD THE THROTTLE LOCKED, THERE WAS LOUD ENGINE NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DIDN'T WORK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ...

Mar 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 85,115 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A SECONDARY ROAD THE THROTTLE LOCKED, THERE WAS LOUD ENGINE NOISE, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL DIDN'T WORK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. ...

Jan 4, 2007 Steering 129,926 mi

TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A...

Jan 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,926 mi

TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A...

Jan 4, 2007 Steering 129,926 mi

TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A...

Jan 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 129,926 mi

TL * - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 03V121000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO MERCEDEZ BENZ OF PALM BEACH JANUARY 3, 2007, AND WAS DENIED ARECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE THE REPAIRS TO BE DONE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED THE SAME RECALL LAST YEAR AND CHOSE NOT TO A...

Nov 21, 2006 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. I WAS IN DRIVING IN I-5 NORTH FROM LAKE OSWEGO TO PORTLAND, OREGON. WITH MY WIFE AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND HER DAUGHTER WITH A FRIEND, IT STARTED TO RAIN AND IT STARTED TO BECOME FOGGY. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN ON THE DEFROST, THE NOSE CAME ON BUT NO AIR CAME OUT. THIS M...

Nov 21, 2006 Visibility

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. I WAS IN DRIVING IN I-5 NORTH FROM LAKE OSWEGO TO PORTLAND, OREGON. WITH MY WIFE AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND HER DAUGHTER WITH A FRIEND, IT STARTED TO RAIN AND IT STARTED TO BECOME FOGGY. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN ON THE DEFROST, THE NOSE CAME ON BUT NO AIR CAME OUT. THIS M...

Sep 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 78,446 mi

I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG...

Sep 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,446 mi

I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG...

Sep 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 78,446 mi

I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG...

Sep 7, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,446 mi

I AND MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND HER FRIEND WERE ENTERING MY DRIVEWAY ON AUG 14,2006, PAUSED TO OPEN MY GARAGE DOOR FROM THE CAR AND I WAS SLOWLY MOVING IN. ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR WENT OUT OF MY CONTROL IN A FLASH THAT I DID NOT EVEN HAVE TIME TO REACT. IT WENT AND HIT OUR OTHER PARKED CAR IN THE GARAG...

Jan 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

FRONT BRAKES ON A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 OVERHEATED, BRAKES WERE SMOKING . IT STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ON THE RIGHT FRONT, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE LEFT SIDE THIS MONTH. * DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER STATED THIS H HAPPENED BEFORE WITH A SIMILAR VEHICLE, WHERE FRONT BRAKES ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIR...

Jan 24, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

FRONT BRAKES ON A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 OVERHEATED, BRAKES WERE SMOKING . IT STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ON THE RIGHT FRONT, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE LEFT SIDE THIS MONTH. * DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER STATED THIS H HAPPENED BEFORE WITH A SIMILAR VEHICLE, WHERE FRONT BRAKES ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON FIR...

Dec 10, 2005 Steering 58,680 mi

MY PWR STEERING PRESSURE HOSE, FROM BOTTOM RADIATOR THRU PWR STEERING RACK ARE FOUR TIMES POP OUT AT HOSE CLAMP, EVERY WINTER PROBLEM! ( 2002 ) (2003) (2004) MERCEDES DEALER REPLACES A RECALL HOSE LAST WINTER & HOLD FOR A YEAR. (2005) AGAIN WINTER 2 DEC 05 THE SAME THING PROMBLEM (HOSE POP OUT AGAIN...

Dec 10, 2005 Steering 58,680 mi

MY PWR STEERING PRESSURE HOSE, FROM BOTTOM RADIATOR THRU PWR STEERING RACK ARE FOUR TIMES POP OUT AT HOSE CLAMP, EVERY WINTER PROBLEM! ( 2002 ) (2003) (2004) MERCEDES DEALER REPLACES A RECALL HOSE LAST WINTER & HOLD FOR A YEAR. (2005) AGAIN WINTER 2 DEC 05 THE SAME THING PROMBLEM (HOSE POP OUT AGAIN...

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 58,700 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE. *JB

Dec 5, 2005 Steering 58,700 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE. *JB

Nov 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED ALONG THE WELD THAT ATTACHES TO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THERE WAS A TEMPORARY WELD PERFORMED, BUT IT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Nov 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED ALONG THE WELD THAT ATTACHES TO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THIS PROBLEM CAN NOT BE CORRECTED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THERE WAS A TEMPORARY WELD PERFORMED, BUT IT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 17, 2005 Steering Crash 72,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE FROM LAS VEGAS ON 15 FWY BACK HOME WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT SO SHE STEERED TO THE RIGHT BUT IT PULLED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING, SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW IT DOWN BUT IT SEEM LIKE THE VEHICLE WENT FAST...

Aug 17, 2005 Steering Crash 72,000 mi

MY WIFE DROVE FROM LAS VEGAS ON 15 FWY BACK HOME WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT SO SHE STEERED TO THE RIGHT BUT IT PULLED TO THE LEFT AGAIN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING, SHE APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW IT DOWN BUT IT SEEM LIKE THE VEHICLE WENT FAST...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,460 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT E OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILED. WHEN THE FILTER HOUSING FAILED THE OIL SPRAYED ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND THE MANIFOLD. THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED ON 7-30-2005. THE OIL FILTER ON FAILED ON AUGUST 1, 2005. THE OIL FILTER HAD BEEN TIGHTENED AND CHECKED. THE VEHICLE RAN NORMALLY ...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,460 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT E OIL FILTER HOUSING FAILED. WHEN THE FILTER HOUSING FAILED THE OIL SPRAYED ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND THE MANIFOLD. THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED ON 7-30-2005. THE OIL FILTER ON FAILED ON AUGUST 1, 2005. THE OIL FILTER HAD BEEN TIGHTENED AND CHECKED. THE VEHICLE RAN NORMALLY ...

May 17, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: INTERMITTENT DELAY OF 7 SECONDS WHEN GIVEN GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES, AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT. THE CAR HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS. THE CAR IS WORSE WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER IS PULLING OUT. THE CAR DOESN'T HAV...

May 17, 2005 Electrical System 71,000 mi

DT: INTERMITTENT DELAY OF 7 SECONDS WHEN GIVEN GAS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES, AND THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE THE PROBLEM OUT. THE CAR HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR 2 YEARS. THE CAR IS WORSE WHEN IT'S HOT OUTSIDE AND WHEN THE CONSUMER IS PULLING OUT. THE CAR DOESN'T HAV...

Jan 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

THE COMPUTER LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THAT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT ON A TEST DRIVE CALIPER LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING VEHICLE WAS STARTING IN THIRD GEAR, INSTEAD OF FIRST GEAR. IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT IN TRAFFIC. DEALER/MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBL...

Jan 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

THE COMPUTER LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THAT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT ON A TEST DRIVE CALIPER LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING VEHICLE WAS STARTING IN THIRD GEAR, INSTEAD OF FIRST GEAR. IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT IN TRAFFIC. DEALER/MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBL...

Jan 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

THE COMPUTER LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THAT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT ON A TEST DRIVE CALIPER LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING VEHICLE WAS STARTING IN THIRD GEAR, INSTEAD OF FIRST GEAR. IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT IN TRAFFIC. DEALER/MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBL...

Jan 27, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,000 mi

THE COMPUTER LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THAT BRAKE PADS WERE DEFECTIVE, WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT ON A TEST DRIVE CALIPER LOCKED UP. PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING VEHICLE WAS STARTING IN THIRD GEAR, INSTEAD OF FIRST GEAR. IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT IN TRAFFIC. DEALER/MECHANIC EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBL...

Jan 13, 2005 Steering 70,150 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED ...

Jan 13, 2005 Steering 70,150 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE NEEDED ...

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train Crash 78,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE COULD SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER TO ALL GEARS WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND ENGINE IN AN OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND RAN OVER A MAILBOX DAMAGING THE VE...

Dec 8, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 78,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE COULD SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER TO ALL GEARS WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND ENGINE IN AN OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND RAN OVER A MAILBOX DAMAGING THE VE...

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train Crash 78,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE COULD SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER TO ALL GEARS WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND ENGINE IN AN OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND RAN OVER A MAILBOX DAMAGING THE VE...

Dec 8, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 78,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE COULD SHIFT THE GEAR LEVER TO ALL GEARS WHEN THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AND ENGINE IN AN OFF POSITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL AND RAN OVER A MAILBOX DAMAGING THE VE...

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

FAILURE OF HARMONIC BALANCER, AN EVENT THAT HAS OCCURRED ON MANY MERCEDES WITH THIS DESIGN FOR THE HARMONIC BALANCER. NEW COVER, OIL PAN. AND BALANCER NEEDED. *AK

Nov 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

FAILURE OF HARMONIC BALANCER, AN EVENT THAT HAS OCCURRED ON MANY MERCEDES WITH THIS DESIGN FOR THE HARMONIC BALANCER. NEW COVER, OIL PAN. AND BALANCER NEEDED. *AK

Nov 16, 2004 Seat Belts 78,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT BEHIND DRIVER DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT. CLAIMED IT COULDN'T BE FIXED. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. THE REAR SEATS ARE USED INFREQUENTLY THUS, THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE USED INFREQUENTLY. REAR SEAT BE...

Nov 16, 2004 Seat Belts 78,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT BEHIND DRIVER DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT. CLAIMED IT COULDN'T BE FIXED. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. THE REAR SEATS ARE USED INFREQUENTLY THUS, THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE USED INFREQUENTLY. REAR SEAT BE...

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE CRANKSHFT PULLEY HAS FAILED MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. THE PULLEY AND THE OIL PAN WERE REPLACED AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS KIND OF PREMATURE FAILURES HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS MODEL. THE DEALER WILL NOT ...

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE CRANKSHFT PULLEY HAS FAILED MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. THE PULLEY AND THE OIL PAN WERE REPLACED AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS KIND OF PREMATURE FAILURES HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS MODEL. THE DEALER WILL NOT ...

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

1999 MERCEDES ML320 HARMONIC BALANCER. I WAS AWARE OF THE INVESTIGATION BEING PERFORMED AND HAD MERCEDES CHECK THE BALANCER IN JANUARY. THEY SAID IT'S FINE. ON 9/6/04, IT FAILED CAUSING $1500 IN DAMAGE. I WAS NOT INJURED BECAUSE I KNEW NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AFTER FAILURE. MERCEDES NEEDS TO R...

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

1999 MERCEDES ML320 HARMONIC BALANCER. I WAS AWARE OF THE INVESTIGATION BEING PERFORMED AND HAD MERCEDES CHECK THE BALANCER IN JANUARY. THEY SAID IT'S FINE. ON 9/6/04, IT FAILED CAUSING $1500 IN DAMAGE. I WAS NOT INJURED BECAUSE I KNEW NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AFTER FAILURE. MERCEDES NEEDS TO R...

Aug 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 64,000 mi

1.SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL. MAKING RIGHT TURN AT @ 5 M.P.H. IN PARKING LOT. MOMENTARY PAUSE IN ENGINE POWER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY UNASSISTED ACCELERATION. 2. IMPACT PARKED CAR AND CONCRETE MEDIAN "CURB". NO INJURIES. DAMAGE LEFT DRIVER SIDE FENDER AND BUMPER OF ML 320. DA...

Aug 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 64,000 mi

1.SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITHOUT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL. MAKING RIGHT TURN AT @ 5 M.P.H. IN PARKING LOT. MOMENTARY PAUSE IN ENGINE POWER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY UNASSISTED ACCELERATION. 2. IMPACT PARKED CAR AND CONCRETE MEDIAN "CURB". NO INJURIES. DAMAGE LEFT DRIVER SIDE FENDER AND BUMPER OF ML 320. DA...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

FAULTY HARMONIC BALANCER IN FLY WHEEL 1999 ML 320, 66,000 MILES NHTSA ACTION NO.PE03058. *AK

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 66,000 mi

FAULTY HARMONIC BALANCER IN FLY WHEEL 1999 ML 320, 66,000 MILES NHTSA ACTION NO.PE03058. *AK

Jul 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PULLEY ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEA...

Jul 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PULLEY ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEA...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,230 mi

(1)VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. (2) CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER BECAME SEPARATED AT POINT OF RUBBER VULCANIZED AND CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO COME LOOSE LEAVING POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING ALONG WITH ALL OTHER PULLEYS RUN BY THE SAME BELT. (3) DA...

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 61,230 mi

(1)VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. (2) CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER BECAME SEPARATED AT POINT OF RUBBER VULCANIZED AND CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO COME LOOSE LEAVING POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING ALONG WITH ALL OTHER PULLEYS RUN BY THE SAME BELT. (3) DA...

Jul 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,230 mi

(1)VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. (2) CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER BECAME SEPARATED AT POINT OF RUBBER VULCANIZED AND CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO COME LOOSE LEAVING POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING ALONG WITH ALL OTHER PULLEYS RUN BY THE SAME BELT. (3) DA...

Jul 15, 2004 Steering 61,230 mi

(1)VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. (2) CRANKSHAFT DAMPENER BECAME SEPARATED AT POINT OF RUBBER VULCANIZED AND CAUSED SERPENTINE BELT TO COME LOOSE LEAVING POWER STEERING TO STOP WORKING ALONG WITH ALL OTHER PULLEYS RUN BY THE SAME BELT. (3) DA...

May 28, 2004 Visibility 20,000 mi

WINDSHIELD TANK CRACKED/DEFECTIVE PART/NO CLEANING OF WINDSHIELD IN WINTER/REPLACED TANK. *LA

May 28, 2004 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Steering

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Visibility 20,000 mi

WINDSHIELD TANK CRACKED/DEFECTIVE PART/NO CLEANING OF WINDSHIELD IN WINTER/REPLACED TANK. *LA

May 28, 2004 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Steering

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY/RUN OUT OF FUEL/ENGINE QUITS LOSS OF CONTROL, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING MAY LEAD TO CRASH/DEFECT *LA

May 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

May 6, 2004 Power Train

UPON PULLING ONTO THE INTERSTATE VEHICLE JERKED THEN STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

May 6, 2004 Power Train

UPON PULLING ONTO THE INTERSTATE VEHICLE JERKED THEN STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Apr 6, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

RIGHT REAR STRUT AND SPRING ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML 320 IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED AFTER ONLY 53,000 MILES, NONE OF WHICH ARE"OFF-ROAD" MILES. THE DEALER HAS QUOTED ~$750 TO REPLACE JUST THE STRUT. *LA

Apr 6, 2004 Suspension 53,000 mi

RIGHT REAR STRUT AND SPRING ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML 320 IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED AFTER ONLY 53,000 MILES, NONE OF WHICH ARE"OFF-ROAD" MILES. THE DEALER HAS QUOTED ~$750 TO REPLACE JUST THE STRUT. *LA

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train 67,000 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70 MPH UP A STEEP GRADE ON CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE 5 ON THE SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS "THE GRAPE VINE" ELEVATION OF 3000-4000 FEET, HEADED NORTH KEEPING PACE WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE FAST LANE (FAR LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE FREEWAY HIGHWAY ), IN THE AFTERNOON OF 2/16/...

Feb 17, 2004 Power Train 67,000 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70 MPH UP A STEEP GRADE ON CALIFORNIA INTERSTATE 5 ON THE SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY KNOWN AS "THE GRAPE VINE" ELEVATION OF 3000-4000 FEET, HEADED NORTH KEEPING PACE WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE FAST LANE (FAR LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE FREEWAY HIGHWAY ), IN THE AFTERNOON OF 2/16/...

Feb 16, 2004 Unknown 104,415 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY DETERIORATED ON MY MERCEDES ML320. IF IT HAD GOTTEN WORSE, I'M AFRAID IT WOULD HAVE DISINTEGRATED AND DONE MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE AND/OR CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STERRING.

Feb 16, 2004 Unknown 104,415 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY DETERIORATED ON MY MERCEDES ML320. IF IT HAD GOTTEN WORSE, I'M AFRAID IT WOULD HAVE DISINTEGRATED AND DONE MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE AND/OR CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STERRING.

Feb 8, 2004 Steering 56,000 mi

MERCEDES BENZ, ML320,1999, HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE. DESTROYS THE WHOLE BOTTOM FRONT OF THE ENGINE INCLUDING MAKING POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE. MAY CAUSE A REAL BAD ACCIDENT. I ALSO HAVE A 2000 C280 WITH 47,500 MILES WHICH LOOKS LIKE CARRIES THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME POSSIBLE ACCIDENT...

Feb 8, 2004 Steering 56,000 mi

MERCEDES BENZ, ML320,1999, HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE. DESTROYS THE WHOLE BOTTOM FRONT OF THE ENGINE INCLUDING MAKING POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE. MAY CAUSE A REAL BAD ACCIDENT. I ALSO HAVE A 2000 C280 WITH 47,500 MILES WHICH LOOKS LIKE CARRIES THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME POSSIBLE ACCIDENT...

Jan 30, 2004 Steering 52,863 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD WINDING NOISE. THE CLAMP HOSES LOOSENED, ALLOWING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. *AK

Jan 30, 2004 Steering 52,863 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD WINDING NOISE. THE CLAMP HOSES LOOSENED, ALLOWING POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. *AK

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HARMONIC BALANCER, AND THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT BEARING ON A 1999 ML MERCEDES WITH THE V-6 MOTOR VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

I HAD TO REPLACE THE HARMONIC BALANCER, AND THE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT BEARING ON A 1999 ML MERCEDES WITH THE V-6 MOTOR VIN [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,500 mi

HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE. *AK

Dec 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,500 mi

HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE. *AK

Dec 11, 2003 Steering 59,600 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 03V121000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING PUMP, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ONGOING STEERING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IN GOOD CONDITIONS. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER EVERY TIME VEHICLE WAS BRO...

Dec 11, 2003 Steering 59,600 mi

AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA RECALL 03V121000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING PUMP, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ONGOING STEERING PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATED WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND DEALER REFUSED TO ADMIT THAT VEHICLE WAS RUNNING IN GOOD CONDITIONS. DEALER CHARGED CONSUMER EVERY TIME VEHICLE WAS BRO...

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,800 mi

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,800 mi

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FAILURE. *AK

Nov 29, 2003 Visibility 65,000 mi

SUN ROOF PARTS FAILED, WIND DEFLECTOR COMPONENTS FAILED WHILE MOON ROOF WAS BEING OPENED. WHEN I TRIED TO CLOSE THE ROOF, IT WOULD NOT DO SO UNTIL I REMOVED THE BENT PART ALONG WITH DEFLECTOR. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND ISSUE WITH THIS ROOF. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHEN NEW TO GET THE HEIGHT A...

Nov 29, 2003 Visibility 65,000 mi

SUN ROOF PARTS FAILED, WIND DEFLECTOR COMPONENTS FAILED WHILE MOON ROOF WAS BEING OPENED. WHEN I TRIED TO CLOSE THE ROOF, IT WOULD NOT DO SO UNTIL I REMOVED THE BENT PART ALONG WITH DEFLECTOR. THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND ISSUE WITH THIS ROOF. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHEN NEW TO GET THE HEIGHT A...

Nov 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE IF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *JB *NLM

Nov 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY FUEL PUMP.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER DID NOT STATE IF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *JB *NLM

Nov 9, 2003 Steering 70,190 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 ENGINE TYPE M112 FAILED AND RESULTED IN $4,000 TO REPAIR. THE PART FAILED WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING. EVEN THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHO PERFORMED THE POWER STEERING RECALL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DID NOT SPOT ANY PROBLEM AND THEY KNEW TO BE LOOKI...

Nov 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,190 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 ENGINE TYPE M112 FAILED AND RESULTED IN $4,000 TO REPAIR. THE PART FAILED WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING. EVEN THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHO PERFORMED THE POWER STEERING RECALL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DID NOT SPOT ANY PROBLEM AND THEY KNEW TO BE LOOKI...

Nov 9, 2003 Steering 70,190 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 ENGINE TYPE M112 FAILED AND RESULTED IN $4,000 TO REPAIR. THE PART FAILED WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING. EVEN THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHO PERFORMED THE POWER STEERING RECALL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DID NOT SPOT ANY PROBLEM AND THEY KNEW TO BE LOOKI...

Nov 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,190 mi

THE HARMONIC BALANCER ON MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 ENGINE TYPE M112 FAILED AND RESULTED IN $4,000 TO REPAIR. THE PART FAILED WITH NO ADVANCED WARNING. EVEN THE MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHO PERFORMED THE POWER STEERING RECALL TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE DID NOT SPOT ANY PROBLEM AND THEY KNEW TO BE LOOKI...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PULLEYS MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A PULLEY WHICH WAS HITTING AGAINST THE OIL PAN. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PULLEYS MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A PULLEY WHICH WAS HITTING AGAINST THE OIL PAN. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PULLEYS MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A PULLEY WHICH WAS HITTING AGAINST THE OIL PAN. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PULLEYS MAKING A HOLE IN THE OIL PAN. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE LEAK WAS CAUSED BY A PULLEY WHICH WAS HITTING AGAINST THE OIL PAN. THE TECHNICIAN STA...

Oct 31, 2003 Visibility

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 HAS DEFECTIVE WIND SHIELD WIPER WATER TANKS. THE LACK OF HAVING FLUID TO CLEAR YOUR WINDOW IN ADVERSE WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR DEATH. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

CRANK SHAFT PULLEY WHEEL FLEW OFF. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Visibility

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 HAS DEFECTIVE WIND SHIELD WIPER WATER TANKS. THE LACK OF HAVING FLUID TO CLEAR YOUR WINDOW IN ADVERSE WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS OR DEATH. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

CRANK SHAFT PULLEY WHEEL FLEW OFF. *LA

Oct 27, 2003 Visibility 36,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STUCK OR STOPPED WHILE OPERATING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT ALL FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOST OF POWER STEERING FLUID. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE HOSES/CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 36,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STUCK OR STOPPED WHILE OPERATING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT ALL FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOST OF POWER STEERING FLUID. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE HOSES/CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT...

Oct 27, 2003 Visibility 36,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STUCK OR STOPPED WHILE OPERATING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT ALL FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOST OF POWER STEERING FLUID. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE HOSES/CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT...

Oct 27, 2003 Steering 36,200 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW STUCK OR STOPPED WHILE OPERATING. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT ALL FOUR WINDOW CLUSTERS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, LOST OF POWER STEERING FLUID. FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE HOSES/CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT...

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN AN OWNER OF A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320, BOUGHT USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. RECENTLY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT STARTED WOBBLING AND MAKING EXTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. SOON, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A NON-METALLIC PART, A RING, THE SIZE OF A PALM WAS FOUND IN MY ENGINE BAY. I...

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN AN OWNER OF A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320, BOUGHT USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. RECENTLY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT STARTED WOBBLING AND MAKING EXTERNAL ENGINE NOISE. SOON, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A NON-METALLIC PART, A RING, THE SIZE OF A PALM WAS FOUND IN MY ENGINE BAY. I...

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,120 mi

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO FAN, AND OIL PAN. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other 79,120 mi

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO FAN, AND OIL PAN. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,120 mi

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO FAN, AND OIL PAN. *LA

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other 79,120 mi

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, OVERHEATING, DAMAGE TO FAN, AND OIL PAN. *LA

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

1999 M-B ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, RENDERING POWER STEERING AND ALL OTHER SERPENTINE BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORIES INOPERATIVE WHILE IN MOTION. DAMAGED ENGINE FRONT COVER, TIMING COVER, OIL PAN AND ASSOCIATED PARTS.*AK

Sep 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

1999 M-B ML320 - HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, RENDERING POWER STEERING AND ALL OTHER SERPENTINE BELT DRIVEN ACCESSORIES INOPERATIVE WHILE IN MOTION. DAMAGED ENGINE FRONT COVER, TIMING COVER, OIL PAN AND ASSOCIATED PARTS.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER NOTICED ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD SHIFT TO OTHER GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Power Train

THE CONSUMER NOTICED ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF AND THE KEY IS OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD SHIFT TO OTHER GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Jul 29, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BASED ON A DEALER RECCOMENDATION, I HAVE BECOME AWARE THE MERCEDES BENZ HAS BEEN CONDUCTING AND UNPUBLICISED "CAMPAIGN" TO ADVISE OWNERS OF CERTIAN OF THE ML SERIES SUVS OF THE DESIREABILITY OF "UPGRADING", AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE, THE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING FILTERS AND LINES. THIS IS APPARENTLY IN RE...

Jul 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BASED ON A DEALER RECCOMENDATION, I HAVE BECOME AWARE THE MERCEDES BENZ HAS BEEN CONDUCTING AND UNPUBLICISED "CAMPAIGN" TO ADVISE OWNERS OF CERTIAN OF THE ML SERIES SUVS OF THE DESIREABILITY OF "UPGRADING", AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE, THE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING FILTERS AND LINES. THIS IS APPARENTLY IN RE...

Jul 29, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BASED ON A DEALER RECCOMENDATION, I HAVE BECOME AWARE THE MERCEDES BENZ HAS BEEN CONDUCTING AND UNPUBLICISED "CAMPAIGN" TO ADVISE OWNERS OF CERTIAN OF THE ML SERIES SUVS OF THE DESIREABILITY OF "UPGRADING", AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE, THE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING FILTERS AND LINES. THIS IS APPARENTLY IN RE...

Jul 29, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

BASED ON A DEALER RECCOMENDATION, I HAVE BECOME AWARE THE MERCEDES BENZ HAS BEEN CONDUCTING AND UNPUBLICISED "CAMPAIGN" TO ADVISE OWNERS OF CERTIAN OF THE ML SERIES SUVS OF THE DESIREABILITY OF "UPGRADING", AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE, THE FUEL SYSTEM INCLUDING FILTERS AND LINES. THIS IS APPARENTLY IN RE...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

HARMONIC BALANCER SEAL CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY AT ~60 MPH! THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER(REGAL NISSAN/MERCEDES, HUNTSVILLE, AL, PH #256726-0077) CLAIMED THIS WAS A UNIQUE FAILURE AS FARAS THEY WERE CONCERNED. THE FIX INCLUDING ...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,500 mi

HARMONIC BALANCER SEAL CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY AT ~60 MPH! THE LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER(REGAL NISSAN/MERCEDES, HUNTSVILLE, AL, PH #256726-0077) CLAIMED THIS WAS A UNIQUE FAILURE AS FARAS THEY WERE CONCERNED. THE FIX INCLUDING ...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICED BY DEALER IN 01/03. ON 06/12/03 EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP AND RACK & PINION HAD FAILED. CONSUMER THEN HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A REPUTABLE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BEEN ...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICED BY DEALER IN 01/03. ON 06/12/03 EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP AND RACK & PINION HAD FAILED. CONSUMER THEN HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A REPUTABLE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BEEN ...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICED BY DEALER IN 01/03. ON 06/12/03 EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP AND RACK & PINION HAD FAILED. CONSUMER THEN HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A REPUTABLE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BEEN ...

Jun 26, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER HAD POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICED BY DEALER IN 01/03. ON 06/12/03 EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING PUMP AND RACK & PINION HAD FAILED. CONSUMER THEN HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A REPUTABLE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BEEN ...

Jun 25, 2003 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY STEERING FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 25, 2003 Steering 75,000 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY STEERING FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. EVERYONE IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER BE DRIVEN. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Power Train Crash 153,000 mi

CAR WAS IN PARK AT THE TOP OF THE DRIVEWAY AND ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE TO STOP. THE CAR MAKER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT (AFTER A MONTH) WHO DETERMINED IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION. (I AM AWAITING THEIR REPORT TO ME) CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. EVERYONE IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED, CAME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER BE DRIVEN. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Power Train Crash 153,000 mi

CAR WAS IN PARK AT THE TOP OF THE DRIVEWAY AND ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY DOWN A HILL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE TO STOP. THE CAR MAKER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR OUT (AFTER A MONTH) WHO DETERMINED IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION. (I AM AWAITING THEIR REPORT TO ME) CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. *JB

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 55MPH ON AVERAGE, ENGINE MISFIRED. CONSUMER STATED HAS TO PULL OF THE ROAD, AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT AS SOON AS REACHING HIGH SPEED, WILL BE THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED. VEHICLE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 55MPH ON AVERAGE, ENGINE MISFIRED. CONSUMER STATED HAS TO PULL OF THE ROAD, AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT AS SOON AS REACHING HIGH SPEED, WILL BE THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED. VEHICLE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY.*AK

Mar 28, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ERRATIC IN COLD WEATHER. *JB DURING THE FIRST 5-6 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR IN COLD WEATHER. ABLE TO SHIFT AFTER WARM START (ABOUT 5 MINUTES). *TT

Mar 28, 2003 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ERRATIC IN COLD WEATHER. *JB DURING THE FIRST 5-6 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST GEAR IN COLD WEATHER. ABLE TO SHIFT AFTER WARM START (ABOUT 5 MINUTES). *TT

Mar 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1.) BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 10,000 MILES. 2.) FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REQUIRES NEWLY DESIGNED PART AND ADDITIONAL HOSES, CLAMPS ETC TOTALING OVER $300. BECAUSE PREVIOUS PART CAUSES FUEL LEAKS(?) AND NOT AVAILABLE. SHOULDN'T MB PAY FOR PART OF THIS?? *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1.) BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 10,000 MILES. 2.) FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REQUIRES NEWLY DESIGNED PART AND ADDITIONAL HOSES, CLAMPS ETC TOTALING OVER $300. BECAUSE PREVIOUS PART CAUSES FUEL LEAKS(?) AND NOT AVAILABLE. SHOULDN'T MB PAY FOR PART OF THIS?? *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

1.) BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 10,000 MILES. 2.) FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REQUIRES NEWLY DESIGNED PART AND ADDITIONAL HOSES, CLAMPS ETC TOTALING OVER $300. BECAUSE PREVIOUS PART CAUSES FUEL LEAKS(?) AND NOT AVAILABLE. SHOULDN'T MB PAY FOR PART OF THIS?? *NLM

Mar 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1.) BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING AFTER 10,000 MILES. 2.) FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT REQUIRES NEWLY DESIGNED PART AND ADDITIONAL HOSES, CLAMPS ETC TOTALING OVER $300. BECAUSE PREVIOUS PART CAUSES FUEL LEAKS(?) AND NOT AVAILABLE. SHOULDN'T MB PAY FOR PART OF THIS?? *NLM

Mar 10, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Steering

THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT.*JB

Mar 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,225 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 64,225 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 32,974 mi

THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON BUT NO RECALLS YET. *NLM THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON BUT NO RECALLS YET. CAUSE: POWER STEERING H...

Mar 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,225 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 64,225 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 32,974 mi

THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON BUT NO RECALLS YET. *NLM THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE AN INVESTIGATION GOING ON BUT NO RECALLS YET. CAUSE: POWER STEERING H...

Feb 27, 2003 Steering 54,677 mi

STARTED TO DRIVE OUT OF PARKING LOT, POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF, LOST ALL FLUID AND POWER STEERING ASSIST. HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER. REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Steering 54,677 mi

STARTED TO DRIVE OUT OF PARKING LOT, POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF, LOST ALL FLUID AND POWER STEERING ASSIST. HAVE TO TOW TO DEALER. REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

Feb 1, 2003 Steering 34,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD ATTEMPT TO MOVE FORWARD THROUGH THE SITE. IF THE OTHER MESSAGES DO NOT COME THROUGH, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL. TS

Feb 1, 2003 Steering 34,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD ATTEMPT TO MOVE FORWARD THROUGH THE SITE. IF THE OTHER MESSAGES DO NOT COME THROUGH, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT HER MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK, ONE BEING THAT THE TRUCK WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT, WHICH CAUSES HER TIRES TO WEAR OUT FAST. SECOND ONE IS THAT THE DOOR LOCK REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK AND THE THIRD IS THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT FAILED AT 24,000 MI...

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT HER MERCEDES BENZ TRUCK, ONE BEING THAT THE TRUCK WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT, WHICH CAUSES HER TIRES TO WEAR OUT FAST. SECOND ONE IS THAT THE DOOR LOCK REGULATOR DOES NOT WORK AND THE THIRD IS THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT FAILED AT 24,000 MI...

Jan 8, 2003 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT TURN OR JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT STEERING WHEEL STUCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND CONSUMER HAS HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS.....*AK

Jan 8, 2003 Steering Crash

WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT TURN OR JUST DRIVING STRAIGHT STEERING WHEEL STUCK UNEXPECTEDLY AND CONSUMER HAS HIT A WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS.....*AK

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 SUV. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE "HARMONIC BALANCER" FAILED (BECAME DETACHED), CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE AND LEAVING MY WIFE AND FAMILY STRANDED. THE "HARMONIC BALANCER" ...

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 36,000 mi

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 SUV. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE "HARMONIC BALANCER" FAILED (BECAME DETACHED), CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE AND LEAVING MY WIFE AND FAMILY STRANDED. THE "HARMONIC BALANCER" ...

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED PUT INTO PARK POSITION ON THE TRANSMISSION. CAR LURCHED FORWARD, CRASHED THRU GARAGE ADJOINING PORCH AND DECK AND ROLLED OFF DROPPING 10 FEET AND TURNING ON IT'S SIDE. DT

Nov 4, 2002 Power Train Crash

CAR WAS STOPPED PUT INTO PARK POSITION ON THE TRANSMISSION. CAR LURCHED FORWARD, CRASHED THRU GARAGE ADJOINING PORCH AND DECK AND ROLLED OFF DROPPING 10 FEET AND TURNING ON IT'S SIDE. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Structure

THE DOOR LOCK ON THIS VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. IT WAS REPAIRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR THIS WITHOUT CHARGING ME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MERCEDES ML320'S AS ...

Oct 22, 2002 Structure

THE DOOR LOCK ON THIS VEHICLE IS MALFUNCTIONING AGAIN. IT WAS REPAIRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COMMIT TO REPAIR THIS WITHOUT CHARGING ME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MERCEDES ML320'S AS ...

Oct 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK CRACKED CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER NOTICE AFTER MAKING A STOP VEHICLE POWER DOOR LOCKS PULSATE UP AND DOWN SOON AFTER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER NOTICE AFTER MAKING A STOP VEHICLE POWER DOOR LOCKS PULSATE UP AND DOWN SOON AFTER DOOR LOCKS WILL UNLOCK. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FAILURE OF THE CENTER PULLEY RESULTED IN THE ENGINE BELT COMING LOOSE. IT RESULTED IN ALL POWER MECHANISMS (POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES FAILING). THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. THE BELT GOT RIPPED BY THE FAN WHILE IT WAS WORKING. THE FAN ALSO STOPPED WORKING AND ELEVATED THE ENGINE TEMPERA...

Oct 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FAILURE OF THE CENTER PULLEY RESULTED IN THE ENGINE BELT COMING LOOSE. IT RESULTED IN ALL POWER MECHANISMS (POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES FAILING). THE STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. THE BELT GOT RIPPED BY THE FAN WHILE IT WAS WORKING. THE FAN ALSO STOPPED WORKING AND ELEVATED THE ENGINE TEMPERA...

Apr 29, 2002 Suspension

CREAKING NOISE NOTED AT LEFT REAR OVER BUMPS. MBZ SAYS NO COVERAGE DUE TO MILEAGE.

Apr 29, 2002 Suspension

CREAKING NOISE NOTED AT LEFT REAR OVER BUMPS. MBZ SAYS NO COVERAGE DUE TO MILEAGE.

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 FEET AND CRASHED INTO A CHERRY TREE. UPON EXAMINATION GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK GEAR. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO REPORT *AK *SLC

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 45 FEET AND CRASHED INTO A CHERRY TREE. UPON EXAMINATION GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STILL IN PARK GEAR. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO REPORT *AK *SLC

Dec 7, 2001 Power Train

TRUCK SHAKES, SHUDDERS AND MAKES THUNKING NOISE DURING EVEN MODESTLY SHARP LOW SPEED TURNS (IE PARKING, ETC) DUE TO BINDING OF DIFFERENTIALS/DRIVELINE OR BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. COULD LEAD TO DRIVETRAIN OR BRAKE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ...

Dec 7, 2001 Power Train

TRUCK SHAKES, SHUDDERS AND MAKES THUNKING NOISE DURING EVEN MODESTLY SHARP LOW SPEED TURNS (IE PARKING, ETC) DUE TO BINDING OF DIFFERENTIALS/DRIVELINE OR BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. COULD LEAD TO DRIVETRAIN OR BRAKE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ...

Dec 7, 2001 Power Train

TRUCK SHAKES, SHUDDERS AND MAKES THUNKING NOISE DURING EVEN MODESTLY SHARP LOW SPEED TURNS (IE PARKING, ETC) DUE TO BINDING OF DIFFERENTIALS/DRIVELINE OR BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. COULD LEAD TO DRIVETRAIN OR BRAKE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ...

Dec 7, 2001 Power Train

TRUCK SHAKES, SHUDDERS AND MAKES THUNKING NOISE DURING EVEN MODESTLY SHARP LOW SPEED TURNS (IE PARKING, ETC) DUE TO BINDING OF DIFFERENTIALS/DRIVELINE OR BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS. COULD LEAD TO DRIVETRAIN OR BRAKE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS ...

Oct 25, 2001 Steering

I HEARD A SNAP SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND A BURNING RUBBER SMELL AFTERWARDS. WE WERE GOING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT TO INVESTIGATE,BUT HALF WAY TO MAKING A LEFT TURN, WE LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF A INTERSECTION. I NORMALLY DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY, AND IF THIS HAPPENED T...

Oct 25, 2001 Steering

I HEARD A SNAP SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND A BURNING RUBBER SMELL AFTERWARDS. WE WERE GOING TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT TO INVESTIGATE,BUT HALF WAY TO MAKING A LEFT TURN, WE LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF A INTERSECTION. I NORMALLY DRIVE ON THE FREEWAY, AND IF THIS HAPPENED T...

Aug 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES.*YH

Aug 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BAD OXYGEN SENSOR AND A BAD MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *YH

Aug 1, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL PUMP FAILED THREE TIMES.*YH

Aug 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BAD OXYGEN SENSOR AND A BAD MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. *YH

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ONCE ROTORS. BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER NEVER GOT PERMISSION TO DO REPAIRS, BUT CHARGED CONSUMER FOR SERVICE. *AK

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ONCE ROTORS. BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER NEVER GOT PERMISSION TO DO REPAIRS, BUT CHARGED CONSUMER FOR SERVICE. *AK

May 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING OFF AND BURNING A LOT OF GAS. CONSUMER WAS GOING ON A TRIP, AND DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE THE DAY BEFORE THE ROAD TRIP. CONSUMER WAS 100 MILES AWAY, AND VEHICLE CUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. CAUSE STILL CANNOT BE FOUND.*AK

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ONCE ROTORS. BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER NEVER GOT PERMISSION TO DO REPAIRS, BUT CHARGED CONSUMER FOR SERVICE. *AK

May 17, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ONCE ROTORS. BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND. FRONT AND BACK BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER NEVER GOT PERMISSION TO DO REPAIRS, BUT CHARGED CONSUMER FOR SERVICE. *AK

May 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING OFF AND BURNING A LOT OF GAS. CONSUMER WAS GOING ON A TRIP, AND DEALER CHECKED VEHICLE THE DAY BEFORE THE ROAD TRIP. CONSUMER WAS 100 MILES AWAY, AND VEHICLE CUT OFF. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. CAUSE STILL CANNOT BE FOUND.*AK

Nov 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ROTATING MY TIRES, THE MERCEDES BENZ MECHANIC REPORTED THAT MY FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN. I HAVE DRIVEN FOR 44 YEARS IN MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLES. I HAVE DRIVEN IN 10 FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND ACROSS THE US SEVERAL TIMES. I DO NOT ABUSE MY CAR. MY BENZ HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE ROAD. I...

Nov 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE ROTATING MY TIRES, THE MERCEDES BENZ MECHANIC REPORTED THAT MY FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN. I HAVE DRIVEN FOR 44 YEARS IN MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF VEHICLES. I HAVE DRIVEN IN 10 FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND ACROSS THE US SEVERAL TIMES. I DO NOT ABUSE MY CAR. MY BENZ HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE ROAD. I...

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

WHEN ON A HILL OR INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 17, 2000 Power Train

WHEN ON A HILL OR INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK

Aug 11, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WIRES ON THE FUEL SENDING UNITS CORRODE IN GASOLINE AND SEND FALSE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO THE FUEL GAUGE. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Seats

WHEN RELEASING THE REAR SEAT, IT WON'T RELOCK PROPERLY. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

REPLACED HINGES ON ALL DOORS. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILED. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR TRIM, INTERIOR TRIM PIECES HAVE FALLEN OFF. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

SUN ROOF PARTS HAVE FALLEN OFF. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Fuel System, Other

WIRES ON THE FUEL SENDING UNITS CORRODE IN GASOLINE AND SEND FALSE ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO THE FUEL GAUGE. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Seats

WHEN RELEASING THE REAR SEAT, IT WON'T RELOCK PROPERLY. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

REPLACED HINGES ON ALL DOORS. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Equipment

CD PLAYER FAILED. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Structure

DEFECTIVE EXTERIOR TRIM, INTERIOR TRIM PIECES HAVE FALLEN OFF. *SLC

Aug 11, 2000 Visibility

SUN ROOF PARTS HAVE FALLEN OFF. *SLC

Jun 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jun 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP TWICE, BUT DEFECT STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UPON TAKING OFF. DEALER IS NOT RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Power Train

VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCELERATE UPON TAKING OFF. DEALER IS NOT RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 26, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION UPON RIGHT TURNS, DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NLM

Apr 26, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER HEARS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION UPON RIGHT TURNS, DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM. NLM

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR'S ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE SHE IS WORRIED THAT IT WILL CRASH. *AK

Feb 23, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR'S ENGINE DIES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES. HOWEVER, THEY SEEM TO NEVER FIX IT. MY WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE SHE IS WORRIED THAT IT WILL CRASH. *AK

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS DIED FOUR TIMES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR THE ENGINE TWICE BUT HAS FAILED. DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK WHEN USING KEY FOB OR THE LOCK BUTTON. RATHER, THEY POP UP AND DOWN. *AK

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE RUNS FOR ABOUT 10,000 MILES BEFORE IT BEGINS TO STALL OUT AT UNEXPECTED TIMES.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE MAF SENSOR . THIS SENSOR(MASS AIR FLOW) HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUTS DOWN AND IS HARD TO RE...

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE HAS DIED FOUR TIMES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER HAS TRIED TO REPAIR THE ENGINE TWICE BUT HAS FAILED. DOOR LOCKS DO NOT LOCK WHEN USING KEY FOB OR THE LOCK BUTTON. RATHER, THEY POP UP AND DOWN. *AK

Feb 20, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE RUNS FOR ABOUT 10,000 MILES BEFORE IT BEGINS TO STALL OUT AT UNEXPECTED TIMES.THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM WITH THE MAF SENSOR . THIS SENSOR(MASS AIR FLOW) HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUTS DOWN AND IS HARD TO RE...

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELLING ABOUT 50MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Suspension

NOISE COMES FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHILE MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURN. YH

Feb 9, 2000 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TRAVELLING ABOUT 50MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HASN'T CONTACTED DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK

Feb 9, 2000 Suspension

NOISE COMES FROM REAR SUSPENSION WHILE MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURN. YH

Feb 7, 2000 Seat Belts

RECALL 99V328006 CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NO PARTS. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS ON HIGHWAY AND DOES NOT RESTART DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSE. YH

Feb 7, 2000 Seat Belts

RECALL 99V328006 CONCERNING SEAT BELT BUCKLES. DEALER HAS NO PARTS. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS ON HIGHWAY AND DOES NOT RESTART DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSE. YH

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION WILL LOSE POWER, USUALLY WHEN SHIFTING SPEED. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION WILL LOSE POWER, USUALLY WHEN SHIFTING SPEED. *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HURT IN A SANDWICH TYPE WRECK AT HIGH SPEED AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED! *AK

Dec 28, 1999 Air Bags Crash

I WAS HURT IN A SANDWICH TYPE WRECK AT HIGH SPEED AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED! *AK

Nov 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOTICED POOR GAS MILEAGE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND REPLACED FUEL SENDING UNIT. SECOND TIME REPLACED A FUEL PUMP . ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED POOR GAS MILEAGE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND REPLACED FUEL SENDING UNIT. SECOND TIME REPLACED A FUEL PUMP . ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 23, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

NOTICED POOR GAS MILEAGE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND REPLACED FUEL SENDING UNIT. SECOND TIME REPLACED A FUEL PUMP . ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 23, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NOTICED POOR GAS MILEAGE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND REPLACED FUEL SENDING UNIT. SECOND TIME REPLACED A FUEL PUMP . ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF ALIGNMENT/BALANCE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE IN JANUARY 1999 FOR A TOTAL OUT-OF-SERVICE OF ABOUT A MONTH. VEHICLE HAS ALTERNATELY BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES BALANCE OR ROTATED TO CORRECT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE AT ALL SPEEDS. ORIGINAL GENERA...

Nov 19, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF ALIGNMENT/BALANCE SINCE PURCHASE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE IN JANUARY 1999 FOR A TOTAL OUT-OF-SERVICE OF ABOUT A MONTH. VEHICLE HAS ALTERNATELY BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES BALANCE OR ROTATED TO CORRECT VIBRATION OF VEHICLE AT ALL SPEEDS. ORIGINAL GENERA...

Oct 9, 1999 Electrical System

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AFTER STOPPING, TOWED TO DEALER IN VA. FOR REPAIR. LOCKS POPPING UP AND DOWN LIKE A MACHINE GUN, DEALER HAS "FIXED" 3 TIMES, CD PLAYER FAILURE AFTER A MONTH, DEALER REPLACED COMPLETE UNIT, DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE EITHER OFF AT STARTING OR SOME ON OR ALL OFF, DEALER FOUND NO...

Oct 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AFTER STOPPING, TOWED TO DEALER IN VA. FOR REPAIR. LOCKS POPPING UP AND DOWN LIKE A MACHINE GUN, DEALER HAS "FIXED" 3 TIMES, CD PLAYER FAILURE AFTER A MONTH, DEALER REPLACED COMPLETE UNIT, DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE EITHER OFF AT STARTING OR SOME ON OR ALL OFF, DEALER FOUND NO...

Oct 9, 1999 Electrical System

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AFTER STOPPING, TOWED TO DEALER IN VA. FOR REPAIR. LOCKS POPPING UP AND DOWN LIKE A MACHINE GUN, DEALER HAS "FIXED" 3 TIMES, CD PLAYER FAILURE AFTER A MONTH, DEALER REPLACED COMPLETE UNIT, DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE EITHER OFF AT STARTING OR SOME ON OR ALL OFF, DEALER FOUND NO...

Oct 9, 1999 Unknown Or Other

TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE AFTER STOPPING, TOWED TO DEALER IN VA. FOR REPAIR. LOCKS POPPING UP AND DOWN LIKE A MACHINE GUN, DEALER HAS "FIXED" 3 TIMES, CD PLAYER FAILURE AFTER A MONTH, DEALER REPLACED COMPLETE UNIT, DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE EITHER OFF AT STARTING OR SOME ON OR ALL OFF, DEALER FOUND NO...

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES ENGINE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH OWNER, AND 3 TIMES WITH DEALER. DEALER CANT FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Aug 24, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLES ENGINE CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH OWNER, AND 3 TIMES WITH DEALER. DEALER CANT FIND A SOLUTION. *AK

Jan 31, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL STALK IS TOO LONG, MAKING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION OF CRUISE CONTROL LIKELY WHEN ACTIVATING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. HITTING THE CC STALK WHEN MAKING A RIGHR TURN ACTIVATES THE "ACCEL" PORTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THERE IS NO VISUAL INDICATION (DASH LAMP, ETC.) THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Jan 31, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL STALK IS TOO LONG, MAKING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION OF CRUISE CONTROL LIKELY WHEN ACTIVATING THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL. HITTING THE CC STALK WHEN MAKING A RIGHR TURN ACTIVATES THE "ACCEL" PORTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL. THERE IS NO VISUAL INDICATION (DASH LAMP, ETC.) THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL ...

Nov 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER'S MANUAL STATES ON PAGE 59 'PRESS DOWN ROCKER SWITCH SYMBOLS: AUXILIARY FRONT FOG LAMPS ON (IF SO EQUIPPED). GREEN INDICATOR LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMES ON. GREEN INDICATOR LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT COME ON! DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TELLS ME HE HAS NOT SEEN THIS LIGHT IN ANY M...

Nov 18, 1998 Unknown Or Other

OWNER'S MANUAL STATES ON PAGE 59 'PRESS DOWN ROCKER SWITCH SYMBOLS: AUXILIARY FRONT FOG LAMPS ON (IF SO EQUIPPED). GREEN INDICATOR LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMES ON. GREEN INDICATOR LAMP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOES NOT COME ON! DEALER SERVICE MANAGER TELLS ME HE HAS NOT SEEN THIS LIGHT IN ANY M...