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May 10, 2023 Service Brakes

I was driving full freeway speed when the brake assist system suddenly engaged which slammed on my brakes immediately and sent me skidding all over the freeway trying to maintain control of the vehicle and not crash into anything. All the while the cars behind me had to veer out of the way. Several...

May 10, 2023 Service Brakes

I was driving full freeway speed when the brake assist system suddenly engaged which slammed on my brakes immediately and sent me skidding all over the freeway trying to maintain control of the vehicle and not crash into anything. All the while the cars behind me had to veer out of the way. Several...

Apr 5, 2023 Service Brakes

Hard braking suddenly activated without driver input, smoke coming from front wheels. YAW SENSOR malfunction indicated by OBD scanner (checked after incident)

Apr 5, 2023 Service Brakes

Hard braking suddenly activated without driver input, smoke coming from front wheels. YAW SENSOR malfunction indicated by OBD scanner (checked after incident)

Nov 5, 2020 Electrical System 220,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO R...

Nov 5, 2020 Steering 220,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO R...

Nov 5, 2020 Electrical System 220,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO R...

Nov 5, 2020 Steering 220,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FROM THE AUCTION IN ALGONA NAMED WHITEY'S PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION AND THAT VERY DAY I HAD TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BECAUSE THERE WAS A LEAK AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED AND IT CONTINUES TO LEAK. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND STARTED TO R...

Jul 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 14, 2020 Wheels 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 14, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 14, 2020 Steering 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 14, 2020 Wheels 219,444 mi

STEERING IS HARD TO TURN. OVER HEATS AND WILL NOT KEEP COOLINAT DOWN

Jul 4, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 235,000 mi

THE METHOD IN WHICH A FUEL TANK IS FASTENED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS USES A STEEL STRUT TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS. THE DISSIMILARITY IN METALS USED IN FASTENING THE HARDWARE OF BOTH COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS WILL CAUSE THE STRUT TO CORRODE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL...

Jul 4, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 235,000 mi

THE METHOD IN WHICH A FUEL TANK IS FASTENED TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS USES A STEEL STRUT TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS. THE DISSIMILARITY IN METALS USED IN FASTENING THE HARDWARE OF BOTH COMBINED WITH EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS WILL CAUSE THE STRUT TO CORRODE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL...

Jun 3, 2020 Air Bags 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Jun 3, 2020 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Jun 3, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Jun 3, 2020 Air Bags 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Jun 3, 2020 Service Brakes 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Jun 3, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 195,000 mi

SRS. ETS. ABA LIGHTS ON. BUZZING. *TR

Dec 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

Dec 10, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

Dec 10, 2019 Steering 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

Dec 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

Dec 10, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

Dec 10, 2019 Steering 25 mi

AS I NOTICED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS THEY ALL FOCUS IN THE POWER STEERING ISSUES, FUEL / OIL LEAKS AND LOSS, ESP OPTION , ELECTRICAL MAIL FUNCTIONS THAT RELATE WITH THE ECU, PROBLEM WITH THE SHIFTER. ALL THESE ARE SAFETY CONCERNS SINCE ALL THE ABOVE PROBLEMS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT . I HAVE THE SAME PROB...

May 13, 2019 Engine 136,700 mi

ONGOING ISSUE THAT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, WITHOUT WARNING, AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. IGNITION WILL SOMETIMES STICK AND NOT START. VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ONE INSTANCE WHERE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWE...

May 13, 2019 Unknown Or Other 136,700 mi

ONGOING ISSUE THAT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, WITHOUT WARNING, AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. IGNITION WILL SOMETIMES STICK AND NOT START. VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ONE INSTANCE WHERE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWE...

May 13, 2019 Engine 136,700 mi

ONGOING ISSUE THAT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, WITHOUT WARNING, AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. IGNITION WILL SOMETIMES STICK AND NOT START. VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ONE INSTANCE WHERE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWE...

May 13, 2019 Unknown Or Other 136,700 mi

ONGOING ISSUE THAT IS SOMETIMES DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DIE WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, WITHOUT WARNING, AND TAKE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES TO RESTART. IGNITION WILL SOMETIMES STICK AND NOT START. VEHICLE ALMOST CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ONE INSTANCE WHERE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWE...

Nov 27, 2018 Steering

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ALOT AND AS WELL LEAK ONTO THE GROUND I FIND IT VERY HARD TO STEER MY CAR AT TIMES . THE POWER STEERING FLUID DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG IT'S BEEN FIXED 1 AND THE PROBLEM PERSIST .

Nov 27, 2018 Steering

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ALOT AND AS WELL LEAK ONTO THE GROUND I FIND IT VERY HARD TO STEER MY CAR AT TIMES . THE POWER STEERING FLUID DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG IT'S BEEN FIXED 1 AND THE PROBLEM PERSIST .

Jul 26, 2018 Steering 178,888 mi

DIFFICULT TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. USES LOT OF FORCE TO MOVE THE STELRING

Jul 26, 2018 Steering 178,888 mi

DIFFICULT TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. USES LOT OF FORCE TO MOVE THE STELRING

Jul 12, 2018 Electrical System Fire 169,780 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 MERCEDES ML 320. MY AC STOPPED WORKING AND TOOK IT TO A MERCEDES CERTIFIED MECHANIC. TOLD ME IT WAS A PRESSURE SENSOR. HE THEN CALLED ME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD FALLEN APART AND ALL WIRES WERE TOUCHING EACH OTHER MAKING SHORTS THRU OUT THE ...

Jul 12, 2018 Electrical System Fire 169,780 mi

TAKATA RECALL I JUST BOUGHT A 2000 MERCEDES ML 320. MY AC STOPPED WORKING AND TOOK IT TO A MERCEDES CERTIFIED MECHANIC. TOLD ME IT WAS A PRESSURE SENSOR. HE THEN CALLED ME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD FALLEN APART AND ALL WIRES WERE TOUCHING EACH OTHER MAKING SHORTS THRU OUT THE ...

Jul 20, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jul 20, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jul 20, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jul 20, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jul 20, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jul 20, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CRACKED EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND DOCUMENTED THAT RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. *JS

Jun 28, 2016 Structure 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Jun 28, 2016 Wheels 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Jun 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Jun 28, 2016 Structure 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Jun 28, 2016 Wheels 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Jun 28, 2016 Exterior Lighting 155,000 mi

ON APRIL 21, 2016 WE PURCHASED TWO USED TIRES FROM A LOCAL COMPANY CALLED TIRE TRACKS FOR OUR SON'S CAR. THEY WERE GENERAL TIRES CALLED "GRABBERS", P255/65R16. THE REAR TIRES WERE MOVED TO THE FRONT AND THE TIRES THAT WE PURCHASED WERE PUT ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. A "COURTESY INSPECTION" WAS P...

Apr 29, 2016 Service Brakes 8 mi

SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES DUE TO BREAKAGE OF FRONT STEEL BRAKE LINES, LOST ALL FLUID, FORTUNATELY HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT AND NOT DURING A RECENT TRIP TO MASS AND NEW YORK CITY

Apr 29, 2016 Service Brakes 8 mi

SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF FRONT BRAKES DUE TO BREAKAGE OF FRONT STEEL BRAKE LINES, LOST ALL FLUID, FORTUNATELY HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT AND NOT DURING A RECENT TRIP TO MASS AND NEW YORK CITY

Mar 1, 2016 Visibility 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Visibility 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Steering 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Service Brakes 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Mar 1, 2016 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN BOTH PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS, THEY FAILED TO ROLL DOWN. THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS, BRAKE FAILURE SWITCH, AND ESP WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHEN USING THE POWER STE...

Jul 28, 2015 Service Brakes 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jul 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jul 28, 2015 Service Brakes 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jul 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jul 28, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 160,020 mi

WAS DRIVING TRUCK AT HIGHWAY, WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, ABS, TRACTION LIGHT, BRAKE LAMP AND HAZARDS FLASHED. HAD TO IMMEDIATELY MOVE TO SIDE OF ROAD, WHILE BRAKES WHERE ACTIVATING. FELT AS IF ABS WAS ACTIVATING AS IF I WAS SLIDING ON AND ICY ROAD. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AS I WAS NOT ABLE T...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 16,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY SUDDENLY WHEN MY MECHANIC WAS MOVING AUTO FROM HIS GARAGE AFTER SERVICING MY TRANSMISSION I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD I PICKED UP MY CAR WITHOUT THAT HAPPENING TO HIM NEVER EXPECTED A BRAKE LINE TO RUST AND CAUSE BRAKES TO ...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TEST DRIVEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 16,000 mi

BRAKE LINE RUSTED AND BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY SUDDENLY WHEN MY MECHANIC WAS MOVING AUTO FROM HIS GARAGE AFTER SERVICING MY TRANSMISSION I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT HAD I PICKED UP MY CAR WITHOUT THAT HAPPENING TO HIM NEVER EXPECTED A BRAKE LINE TO RUST AND CAUSE BRAKES TO ...

Jun 3, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TEST DRIVEN BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR...

Mar 13, 2015 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF A SITUATION WHERE THE ABS, ESP, AND ETS LIGHTS COME ON AND A NOISE OCCURS WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT LOW SPEEDS. THE NOISE STOPS ONLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS THAT CAN BE FELT BY...

Mar 13, 2015 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF A SITUATION WHERE THE ABS, ESP, AND ETS LIGHTS COME ON AND A NOISE OCCURS WHEN DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT LOW SPEEDS. THE NOISE STOPS ONLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION THAT OCCURS THAT CAN BE FELT BY...

Jan 23, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES OFF ITS ANTI-LOCK-BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC-STABILITY-CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR UNKNOWN REASON, THEREBY ENDANGERING ITS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLE'S DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS, EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN. *TR

Jan 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES OFF ITS ANTI-LOCK-BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC-STABILITY-CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR UNKNOWN REASON, THEREBY ENDANGERING ITS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLE'S DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS, EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN. *TR

Jan 23, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES OFF ITS ANTI-LOCK-BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC-STABILITY-CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR UNKNOWN REASON, THEREBY ENDANGERING ITS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLE'S DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS, EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN. *TR

Jan 23, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHES OFF ITS ANTI-LOCK-BRAKE AND ELECTRONIC-STABILITY-CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR UNKNOWN REASON, THEREBY ENDANGERING ITS DRIVER AND PASSENGERS, AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLE'S DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS, EVERY TIME IT'S DRIVEN. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR TURNS AIRBAG AND SEAT-BELT TENSIONER OFF WHENEVER THERE'S A PASSENGER RIDING IN THE CAR, PREVENTING THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING AND THE SEAT-BELT FROM WORKING PROPERLY. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Air Bags 120,000 mi

DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR TURNS AIRBAG AND SEAT-BELT TENSIONER OFF WHENEVER THERE'S A PASSENGER RIDING IN THE CAR, PREVENTING THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG FROM DEPLOYING AND THE SEAT-BELT FROM WORKING PROPERLY. *TR

Sep 23, 2013 Service Brakes 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Sep 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Sep 23, 2013 Service Brakes 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Sep 23, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Sep 23, 2013 Engine 185,630 mi

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, I WAS USING MY CRUISE CONTROL (LUCKILY JUST AFTER HEAVY TRAFFIC HOURS) JUST LIKE ANY OTHER DAY. A CAR SLOWED IN FRONT OF ME, SO I WENT TO APPLY MY BRAKES. AS SOON AS I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL THE BRAKES NOT ONLY DID NOT DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE BRAKES GOT STIFF AND WOUL...

Jul 6, 2013 Service Brakes 145,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 IN JACKSONVILLE FL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR 5-10 SECONDS AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT OFF SEVERAL CARS IN THE LANE TO MY RIGHT. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT I...

Jul 6, 2013 Steering 145,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 IN JACKSONVILLE FL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR 5-10 SECONDS AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT OFF SEVERAL CARS IN THE LANE TO MY RIGHT. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT I...

Jul 6, 2013 Service Brakes 145,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 IN JACKSONVILLE FL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR 5-10 SECONDS AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT OFF SEVERAL CARS IN THE LANE TO MY RIGHT. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT I...

Jul 6, 2013 Steering 145,500 mi

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 295 IN JACKSONVILLE FL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP FOR 5-10 SECONDS AND THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ACCIDENTALLY CUT OFF SEVERAL CARS IN THE LANE TO MY RIGHT. FORTUNATELY NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT I...

May 17, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BRAKES, WITHIN A FIVE SECOND PERIOD, VIOLENTLY ENGAGE AT SEEMING RANDOM PATTERNS AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS ROUGHLY A MONTH APART, AND ONLY TWICE, IN THE SAME LOCATION AT EXACTLY THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS (VEHICLE SPEED, WEATH...

May 17, 2013 Service Brakes 77,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BRAKES, WITHIN A FIVE SECOND PERIOD, VIOLENTLY ENGAGE AT SEEMING RANDOM PATTERNS AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS ROUGHLY A MONTH APART, AND ONLY TWICE, IN THE SAME LOCATION AT EXACTLY THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS (VEHICLE SPEED, WEATH...

May 17, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 77,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BRAKES, WITHIN A FIVE SECOND PERIOD, VIOLENTLY ENGAGE AT SEEMING RANDOM PATTERNS AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS ROUGHLY A MONTH APART, AND ONLY TWICE, IN THE SAME LOCATION AT EXACTLY THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS (VEHICLE SPEED, WEATH...

May 17, 2013 Service Brakes 77,000 mi

THE VEHICLE BRAKES, WITHIN A FIVE SECOND PERIOD, VIOLENTLY ENGAGE AT SEEMING RANDOM PATTERNS AND BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS HAPPENED TWICE ON TWO DIFFERENT DAYS ROUGHLY A MONTH APART, AND ONLY TWICE, IN THE SAME LOCATION AT EXACTLY THE SAME DRIVING CONDITIONS (VEHICLE SPEED, WEATH...

May 16, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID AND IT ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID AND IT ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

May 16, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID AND IT ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND ABRUPTLY THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKID AND IT ALMOST CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP ALTHOUGH I WAS NOT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

Mar 26, 2013 Steering 144,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY AS IT SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO STEER. AS I DROVE ON AND TURNED AGAIN STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED ONLY IT LASTED A WAS BIT LONGER. THE MORE RECENT EVENT OCCURRED ON 12-22-13. NOW ITS VERY HARD TO STEER SO HARD THAT TO DRIVE...

Mar 26, 2013 Steering 144,000 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY AS IT SUDDENLY BECAME HARD TO STEER. AS I DROVE ON AND TURNED AGAIN STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED ONLY IT LASTED A WAS BIT LONGER. THE MORE RECENT EVENT OCCURRED ON 12-22-13. NOW ITS VERY HARD TO STEER SO HARD THAT TO DRIVE...

Feb 28, 2013 Steering

MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY STIFF AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE 2000 MODELS YEARS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS, DUE TO A FAULTY PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICL...

Feb 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 28, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 28, 2013 Steering

MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WAS EXTREMELY STIFF AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE 2000 MODELS YEARS HAD STEERING PROBLEMS, DUE TO A FAULTY PUMP ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICL...

Feb 28, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 28, 2013 Electrical System 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 28, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 79,500 mi

FIRST INCIDENT IN AUGUST 2012 DRIVING 20-30 MPH JUST GOT ON HWY AND CAR SUDDENLY SLAMMED ON BRAKES. COULD NOT GO OVER 1000RPM WITHOUT BRAKES ENGAGING BUT FORTUNATELY A POLICEMAN WHO WITNESSED THIS ESCORTED US TO SAFETY ON SINGLE LANE HWY VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACED YAW RATE SENSOR FOR $1000. NOW IT IS ...

Feb 1, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-58 MPH FOR NO REASON BRAKES ENGAGED AND LOCKED WHEELS. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TIRES AND ESP LIGHT CAME ON. MY WIFE (SHE WAS DRIVING) AND TWO SMALL KIDS AS WELL AS I WERE SCARED TO DEATH. WE WERE LUCKY, NOBODY WAS RIGHT BEHIND US AND WE AVOIDED ACCIDENT. AF...

Feb 1, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-58 MPH FOR NO REASON BRAKES ENGAGED AND LOCKED WHEELS. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TIRES AND ESP LIGHT CAME ON. MY WIFE (SHE WAS DRIVING) AND TWO SMALL KIDS AS WELL AS I WERE SCARED TO DEATH. WE WERE LUCKY, NOBODY WAS RIGHT BEHIND US AND WE AVOIDED ACCIDENT. AF...

Feb 1, 2013 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-58 MPH FOR NO REASON BRAKES ENGAGED AND LOCKED WHEELS. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TIRES AND ESP LIGHT CAME ON. MY WIFE (SHE WAS DRIVING) AND TWO SMALL KIDS AS WELL AS I WERE SCARED TO DEATH. WE WERE LUCKY, NOBODY WAS RIGHT BEHIND US AND WE AVOIDED ACCIDENT. AF...

Feb 1, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 180,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 55-58 MPH FOR NO REASON BRAKES ENGAGED AND LOCKED WHEELS. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TIRES AND ESP LIGHT CAME ON. MY WIFE (SHE WAS DRIVING) AND TWO SMALL KIDS AS WELL AS I WERE SCARED TO DEATH. WE WERE LUCKY, NOBODY WAS RIGHT BEHIND US AND WE AVOIDED ACCIDENT. AF...

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Aug 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Aug 13, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Aug 13, 2012 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Aug 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Aug 13, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 109,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AROUND 50MPH ON THE BQE ROAD (NY), SUDDENLY THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON, ALL THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND CAR WAS COMING TO A STOP. WARNING LIGHT ON A DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING AND AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED. *TR NOT REALIZING WHAT IS HAPPENING, I TRIED TO ADD POWER/GAS TO THE CAR, BUT ...

Apr 4, 2012 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. A "GROUP 49" BATTERY IS SPECIFIED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG. A GROUP 49 BATTERY WAS PURCHASED, BUT DID NOT FIT. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE SUBJECT BATTERY WAS ACTUALLY A GROUP 93 BATTERY, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH SHORTER. RESEARCH ...

Apr 4, 2012 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. A "GROUP 49" BATTERY IS SPECIFIED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG. A GROUP 49 BATTERY WAS PURCHASED, BUT DID NOT FIT. RESEARCH INDICATES THAT THE SUBJECT BATTERY WAS ACTUALLY A GROUP 93 BATTERY, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH SHORTER. RESEARCH ...

Mar 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,556 mi

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR TEN MINUTES, IT WAS PARKED AND ENGINE SECURED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE, STARTER ENGAGED BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. STARTER CONTINUED TO RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS AFTER RELEASING THE KEY. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TOLD ME TO LET THE VEHICLE REST FOR FIFTEEN M...

Mar 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,556 mi

AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR TEN MINUTES, IT WAS PARKED AND ENGINE SECURED. WHEN TRYING TO RESTART VEHICLE, STARTER ENGAGED BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. STARTER CONTINUED TO RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS AFTER RELEASING THE KEY. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TOLD ME TO LET THE VEHICLE REST FOR FIFTEEN M...

Mar 20, 2012 Electrical System Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO ASSIST. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. T...

Mar 20, 2012 Electrical System Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO ASSIST. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. T...

Jan 31, 2012 Steering Fire 121,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INCREASED AND SMOKE RELEASED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jan 31, 2012 Steering Fire 121,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE INCREASED AND SMOKE RELEASED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Aug 14, 2011 Power Train 90,010 mi

MY ML 320 YEAR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS GOING 30 MILES AND HOUR. NO SIGN OF ANY PROBLEM (THAN ENGINE STALLED). THIS IS SCARY AND MUST BE INVESTIGATED. I ALMOST HIT A CAR. IT DID NOT START FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTED. IT WILL CRANK-START FOR 20 SECONDS AND ENGINE WILL ST...

Aug 14, 2011 Power Train 90,010 mi

MY ML 320 YEAR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE I WAS GOING 30 MILES AND HOUR. NO SIGN OF ANY PROBLEM (THAN ENGINE STALLED). THIS IS SCARY AND MUST BE INVESTIGATED. I ALMOST HIT A CAR. IT DID NOT START FOR 20 MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTED. IT WILL CRANK-START FOR 20 SECONDS AND ENGINE WILL ST...

Jul 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CAUTION AND ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF FOR A FEW MOMENTS. UPON RESTART, TH...

Jul 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 215,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CAUTION AND ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF FOR A FEW MOMENTS. UPON RESTART, TH...

Jun 25, 2011 Air Bags 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 25, 2011 Air Bags 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 25, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 FOR ABOUT 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER WITH APPROX. 30,000 MILES. TODAY IT HAS APPROX 73,000 MILES. SINCE OWNING IT, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WHICH WERE ALL OUT OF WARRANTY AND WHICH I FEEL WERE UNWARRANTED AND WERE NOT SERIOUSLY ...

Jun 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND WHEN SHE TAPPED ON THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE COMPONENT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AS OPPOSED TO DECELERATING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE F...

Jun 3, 2011 Exterior Lighting 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED AND WHEN SHE TAPPED ON THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE COMPONENT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY AS OPPOSED TO DECELERATING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE F...

Apr 21, 2011 Unknown Or Other 112,500 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER SUDDENLY. OTHER OWNERS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I FOUND THIS OUT BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I FOLLOWED WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE. I HAD A LOCAL GARAGE REPLACE THE CPS-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM HAS RESOLVED. I SUSPECT FAULTY DESIGN OF THE CR...

Apr 21, 2011 Unknown Or Other 112,500 mi

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER SUDDENLY. OTHER OWNERS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I FOUND THIS OUT BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I FOLLOWED WHAT OTHERS HAVE DONE. I HAD A LOCAL GARAGE REPLACE THE CPS-CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE PROBLEM HAS RESOLVED. I SUSPECT FAULTY DESIGN OF THE CR...

Apr 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER UNTIL STALLING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WA...

Apr 18, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER UNTIL STALLING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WA...

Apr 12, 2011 Fuel System, Other 140,000 mi

EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. THE LIGHT SHOWS EMPTY UNTIL AFTER A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING. I HAVE TO TOP THE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 1-2 MONTHS AS WELL. *TR

Apr 12, 2011 Fuel System, Other 140,000 mi

EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK. THE LIGHT SHOWS EMPTY UNTIL AFTER A FEW HOURS OF DRIVING. I HAVE TO TOP THE AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 1-2 MONTHS AS WELL. *TR

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE BREAK LAMP SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. ALSO, WHEN THE SWITCH WENT OUT SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO SWITCH GEARS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT E...

Jan 31, 2011 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE BREAK LAMP SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAYED ON WHILE DRIVING ALTHOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. ALSO, WHEN THE SWITCH WENT OUT SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO SWITCH GEARS AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT E...

Nov 18, 2010 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOME SMALL TREES WHICH DAMAGED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHIC...

Nov 18, 2010 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUED TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO SOME SMALL TREES WHICH DAMAGED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHIC...

Sep 28, 2010 Electronic Stability Control 98,550 mi

RE: YOUR CASE # NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :PE07007, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS DOES HAPPEN.....& FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THERE ARE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH MBUSA.COM & MANY OTHER WEBSITES. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX CONSIDERING THE YAW RATE SENSOR & THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR CAN COST CLOSE...

Sep 28, 2010 Electronic Stability Control 98,550 mi

RE: YOUR CASE # NHTSA ACTION NUMBER :PE07007, I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS DOES HAPPEN.....& FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THERE ARE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH MBUSA.COM & MANY OTHER WEBSITES. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX CONSIDERING THE YAW RATE SENSOR & THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR CAN COST CLOSE...

Sep 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 ML320 MERCEDES BENZ. IN 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS THE CAR APPLIES BRAKES ON TIRES RANDOMLY AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND PULLS AND JERKS TO THAT SIDE THE ESP LIGHT BLINK ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. MY WIFE TAKING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL FROM STOCKTON TO LATHROP ON I-5 HAD T...

Sep 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 ML320 MERCEDES BENZ. IN 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS THE CAR APPLIES BRAKES ON TIRES RANDOMLY AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND PULLS AND JERKS TO THAT SIDE THE ESP LIGHT BLINK ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. MY WIFE TAKING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL FROM STOCKTON TO LATHROP ON I-5 HAD T...

Sep 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 150,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 ML320 MERCEDES BENZ. IN 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS THE CAR APPLIES BRAKES ON TIRES RANDOMLY AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND PULLS AND JERKS TO THAT SIDE THE ESP LIGHT BLINK ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. MY WIFE TAKING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL FROM STOCKTON TO LATHROP ON I-5 HAD T...

Sep 8, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 ML320 MERCEDES BENZ. IN 4 DIFFERENT EVENTS THE CAR APPLIES BRAKES ON TIRES RANDOMLY AND THE CAR COMES TO A STOP AND PULLS AND JERKS TO THAT SIDE THE ESP LIGHT BLINK ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. MY WIFE TAKING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL FROM STOCKTON TO LATHROP ON I-5 HAD T...

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,325 mi

I PURCHASE A MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 USED WITH APPROX. 78K MILES. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 105K MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NORMAL, AND NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE HAD BEEN ACTIVATED WITH ...

Aug 16, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,325 mi

I PURCHASE A MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 USED WITH APPROX. 78K MILES. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 105K MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NORMAL, AND NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE HAD BEEN ACTIVATED WITH ...

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 105,325 mi

I PURCHASE A MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 USED WITH APPROX. 78K MILES. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 105K MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NORMAL, AND NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE HAD BEEN ACTIVATED WITH ...

Aug 16, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,325 mi

I PURCHASE A MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 USED WITH APPROX. 78K MILES. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 105K MILES, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NORMAL, AND NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITY THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL SUDDENLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON WHICH SIDE HAD BEEN ACTIVATED WITH ...

Jul 2, 2010 Steering 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Steering 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Structure 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jul 2, 2010 Fuel System, Other 45,000 mi

POWER LOST ON STEERING WHEEL. *TR

Jun 3, 2010 Wheels

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320, LEFT FRONT WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0239-90. *JB

Jun 3, 2010 Wheels

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320, LEFT FRONT WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE AXLE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0239-90. *JB

May 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,006 mi

2000 ML320 VEHICLE ENGAGES BAS / ESP SYSTEM DURING LEFT TURN AFTER WHICH THESE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON. ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. OCCURS IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

May 13, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 121,006 mi

2000 ML320 VEHICLE ENGAGES BAS / ESP SYSTEM DURING LEFT TURN AFTER WHICH THESE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON. ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. OCCURS IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

May 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 121,006 mi

2000 ML320 VEHICLE ENGAGES BAS / ESP SYSTEM DURING LEFT TURN AFTER WHICH THESE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON. ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. OCCURS IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

May 13, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 121,006 mi

2000 ML320 VEHICLE ENGAGES BAS / ESP SYSTEM DURING LEFT TURN AFTER WHICH THESE WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN ON. ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES BRAKES CAUSING LOSS OF SPEED. OCCURS IN WET OR DRY CONDITIONS. *TR

May 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 89,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER IF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THIS MORNING AS I CAME HOME ON THIS CAR AND SUDDENLY IT SPED UP AND LOST CONTROL WHEN IT CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY. I LEG WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN I CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY NO WAY I COULD HAVE PUT MY LEG ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN ITS DESIGN AND ...

May 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 89,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER IF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THIS MORNING AS I CAME HOME ON THIS CAR AND SUDDENLY IT SPED UP AND LOST CONTROL WHEN IT CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY. I LEG WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN I CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY NO WAY I COULD HAVE PUT MY LEG ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN ITS DESIGN AND ...

May 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 89,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER IF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THIS MORNING AS I CAME HOME ON THIS CAR AND SUDDENLY IT SPED UP AND LOST CONTROL WHEN IT CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY. I LEG WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN I CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY NO WAY I COULD HAVE PUT MY LEG ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN ITS DESIGN AND ...

May 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 89,000 mi

I AM THE OWNER IF A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THIS MORNING AS I CAME HOME ON THIS CAR AND SUDDENLY IT SPED UP AND LOST CONTROL WHEN IT CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY. I LEG WAS ON THE BRAKE WHEN I CAME TO THE DRIVEWAY NO WAY I COULD HAVE PUT MY LEG ON THE ACCELERATOR. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN ITS DESIGN AND ...

Apr 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,300 mi

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 WHILE DRIVING 45MPH THE BRAKES CAME ON SUDDENLY WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THEN RELEASED ITSELF. THE BAS ESP LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FINE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE FAILURE. THIS STATED ONLY A FEW SENSOR HAS GON...

Apr 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 80,300 mi

2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 WHILE DRIVING 45MPH THE BRAKES CAME ON SUDDENLY WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THEN RELEASED ITSELF. THE BAS ESP LIGHT CAME ON. THEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FINE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE FAILURE. THIS STATED ONLY A FEW SENSOR HAS GON...

Apr 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,772 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGED ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT THAT HAD NOT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THEN RELEASED WITHIN TWO TO THREE MINUTES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT THE ESP ...

Apr 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 141,772 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY ENGAGED ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT THAT HAD NOT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THEN RELEASED WITHIN TWO TO THREE MINUTES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT THE ESP ...

Feb 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL IN SLOW TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR FOR A FEW MILES THEN ALL THE SUDDEN LEARNED CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL I PUT PRESSURE ON. THE CAR JERK A LITTLE BID AND WON'T MOVE MUCH ONLY BY THE INCHES. THEN I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND W...

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL IN SLOW TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR FOR A FEW MILES THEN ALL THE SUDDEN LEARNED CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL I PUT PRESSURE ON. THE CAR JERK A LITTLE BID AND WON'T MOVE MUCH ONLY BY THE INCHES. THEN I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND W...

Feb 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL IN SLOW TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR FOR A FEW MILES THEN ALL THE SUDDEN LEARNED CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL I PUT PRESSURE ON. THE CAR JERK A LITTLE BID AND WON'T MOVE MUCH ONLY BY THE INCHES. THEN I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND W...

Feb 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 57,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UP HILL IN SLOW TRAFFIC FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR FOR A FEW MILES THEN ALL THE SUDDEN LEARNED CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDAL I PUT PRESSURE ON. THE CAR JERK A LITTLE BID AND WON'T MOVE MUCH ONLY BY THE INCHES. THEN I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND W...

Feb 4, 2010 Seats 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT TRIED TO REMOVE ONE OF THE REAR SEATS IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE BOLTS ROTATED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE FAILURE CONFIRMED THAT THE BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Feb 4, 2010 Seats 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT TRIED TO REMOVE ONE OF THE REAR SEATS IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE BOLTS ROTATED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE FAILURE CONFIRMED THAT THE BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED. HE HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANUFACTU...

Dec 7, 2009 Electrical System

I PARKED MY CAR IN A STRIP MALL FOR DINNER. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER DINNER, IT WOULDN'T CRANK, NOR WOULD IT START. CALLED IN AAA AND BY THE TIME THEY SHOWED UP HALF AN HOUR LATER, THE CAR STARTED FINE. TWO DAYS LATER, WHEN I WAS DRIVING TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AROUND 7:45AM ON A S...

Dec 7, 2009 Electrical System

I PARKED MY CAR IN A STRIP MALL FOR DINNER. WHEN I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AFTER DINNER, IT WOULDN'T CRANK, NOR WOULD IT START. CALLED IN AAA AND BY THE TIME THEY SHOWED UP HALF AN HOUR LATER, THE CAR STARTED FINE. TWO DAYS LATER, WHEN I WAS DRIVING TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AROUND 7:45AM ON A S...

Nov 2, 2009 Structure

EXCESSIVE RUST WITHIN 3 YEARS OF PURCHASE. *TR

Nov 2, 2009 Structure

EXCESSIVE RUST WITHIN 3 YEARS OF PURCHASE. *TR

May 8, 2009 Steering

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE RECALL #2003-040005 ON HER 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. *NJ THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, SEAL, PUMP, FLUID AND STEERING HOSE CLAMP WERE ALL REPLACED. RECALL 03V121000. *JB

May 8, 2009 Steering

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE RECALL #2003-040005 ON HER 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. *NJ THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR, SEAL, PUMP, FLUID AND STEERING HOSE CLAMP WERE ALL REPLACED. RECALL 03V121000. *JB

Mar 8, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 114,000 mi

SAME PROBLEM AS DISCUSSED IN NHTSA PE 07007-LEFT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGES FOR NO REASON-ESP/BAS LIGHT COMES ON-THIS LAST FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND AS STATED AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING ENGINE SEEM TO GO AWAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. *TR

Mar 8, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 114,000 mi

SAME PROBLEM AS DISCUSSED IN NHTSA PE 07007-LEFT FRONT BRAKE ENGAGES FOR NO REASON-ESP/BAS LIGHT COMES ON-THIS LAST FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS AND AS STATED AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING ENGINE SEEM TO GO AWAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. *TR

Feb 4, 2009 Steering 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Feb 4, 2009 Steering 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Feb 4, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,582 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE NECESSARY REPAIRS PERFORMED BY THE DEALER. HOWEVER, SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE FAILURES WITH THE ...

Dec 26, 2008 Steering 99,619 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, SHE N...

Dec 26, 2008 Steering 99,619 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, SHE N...

Dec 2, 2008 Steering

CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR WORK ON HIS 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. *NJ RECALL # 03V121000. *JB

Dec 2, 2008 Steering

CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR WORK ON HIS 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. *NJ RECALL # 03V121000. *JB

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 SUV. THIS VEHICLE SHIFTS AUTOMATICALLY FROM DRIVE TO FIRST GEAR WHEN GOING AT LAWFUL HIGH SPEED AND SOMETIMES LOW SPEEDS, DANGEROUSLY SLOWING THE VEHICLE PUTTING MY FAMILY'S LIVES AND OTHER DRIVERS IN PERIL ON THE ROAD. THE ABOVE INCIDENT OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES WI...

Aug 26, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

I HAVE A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 SUV. THIS VEHICLE SHIFTS AUTOMATICALLY FROM DRIVE TO FIRST GEAR WHEN GOING AT LAWFUL HIGH SPEED AND SOMETIMES LOW SPEEDS, DANGEROUSLY SLOWING THE VEHICLE PUTTING MY FAMILY'S LIVES AND OTHER DRIVERS IN PERIL ON THE ROAD. THE ABOVE INCIDENT OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES WI...

Aug 24, 2008 Visibility 44,000 mi

WINDOW SWITCH KEEPS GOING OUT. WINDOW IS WILLING TO GO DOWN, WHEM PULLING THE SWITCH UP, WINDOWS WONT GO BACK UP. *TR

Aug 24, 2008 Visibility 44,000 mi

WINDOW SWITCH KEEPS GOING OUT. WINDOW IS WILLING TO GO DOWN, WHEM PULLING THE SWITCH UP, WINDOWS WONT GO BACK UP. *TR

Aug 16, 2008 Air Bags 90,000 mi

SRS LIGHT CAME ON 2006. I CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS LIKELY A FAILED CHILD SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS ADVISED THE SRS WAS STILL INTACT AND THAT THESE SENSORS ARE KNOWN TO FAIL [MB 2000 ML 320]. AUGUST 2008 DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT I'VE HAD NO SRS WORKING SINCE THE LIGHT WENT ON A...

Aug 16, 2008 Air Bags 90,000 mi

SRS LIGHT CAME ON 2006. I CALLED DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS LIKELY A FAILED CHILD SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I WAS ADVISED THE SRS WAS STILL INTACT AND THAT THESE SENSORS ARE KNOWN TO FAIL [MB 2000 ML 320]. AUGUST 2008 DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME THAT I'VE HAD NO SRS WORKING SINCE THE LIGHT WENT ON A...

Aug 8, 2008 Steering 123,080 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET. THE ABS THEN RELEASED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ESP YA...

Aug 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,080 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET. THE ABS THEN RELEASED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ESP YA...

Aug 8, 2008 Steering 123,080 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET. THE ABS THEN RELEASED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ESP YA...

Aug 8, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 123,080 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ABS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET. THE ABS THEN RELEASED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE ESP YA...

Jul 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

TWO RECENT INCIDENTS OF MY 2000 ML-320 SUDDENLY BRAKING AND LOSING POWER. ALL BRAKE AND ESP LIGHTS LIT UP. I WAS ABLE TO STEER CAR TO AN EXIT - IT HAD VERY LIMITED POWER AND THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT SEEM TO REACT WHEN PRESSED. ONE INCIDENT WAS WEDNESDAY 7/23/2008 AT APPX 12:50 PM CST. I WAS DRIVING S...

Jul 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

TWO RECENT INCIDENTS OF MY 2000 ML-320 SUDDENLY BRAKING AND LOSING POWER. ALL BRAKE AND ESP LIGHTS LIT UP. I WAS ABLE TO STEER CAR TO AN EXIT - IT HAD VERY LIMITED POWER AND THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT SEEM TO REACT WHEN PRESSED. ONE INCIDENT WAS WEDNESDAY 7/23/2008 AT APPX 12:50 PM CST. I WAS DRIVING S...

Feb 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 - WHILE DRIVING A FEW YEARS AGO ON CRUISE CONTROL DOING 65 MILES PER HOUR THE TRUCK JAMMED ON THE BRAKES. IT TOOK ME TO JUST ABOUT A COMPLETE STOP FROM 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY ROUTE 287 IN NJ. WHEN I CALLED AND WAS PUT ON WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST ...

Feb 26, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 74,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 - WHILE DRIVING A FEW YEARS AGO ON CRUISE CONTROL DOING 65 MILES PER HOUR THE TRUCK JAMMED ON THE BRAKES. IT TOOK ME TO JUST ABOUT A COMPLETE STOP FROM 65 MILES PER HOUR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY ROUTE 287 IN NJ. WHEN I CALLED AND WAS PUT ON WITH A CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST ...

Feb 8, 2008 Air Bags 79,533 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT COMES INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. FIRST TIME WAS APRIL 2006, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPERVILL MERCEDES BENZ. ADVISED THAT THERE WOULD BE A $300 DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE. PROBLEM WAS "BABY SMART" ...

Feb 8, 2008 Air Bags 79,533 mi

THIS IS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. THE SRS WARNING LIGHT COMES INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. FIRST TIME WAS APRIL 2006, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPERVILL MERCEDES BENZ. ADVISED THAT THERE WOULD BE A $300 DIAGNOSTIC CHARGE. PROBLEM WAS "BABY SMART" ...

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF CORRODED METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AS CONFIRMED BY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (HOLLAWAY MOTOR CARS-MANCHESTER-NH). HOLLAWAY ALSO CONFIRMED SAME FAILURE AND CAUSE ON 2 OTHER SAME MODEL VEHICLES. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF CORRODED METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AS CONFIRMED BY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (HOLLAWAY MOTOR CARS-MANCHESTER-NH). HOLLAWAY ALSO CONFIRMED SAME FAILURE AND CAUSE ON 2 OTHER SAME MODEL VEHICLES. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF CORRODED METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AS CONFIRMED BY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (HOLLAWAY MOTOR CARS-MANCHESTER-NH). HOLLAWAY ALSO CONFIRMED SAME FAILURE AND CAUSE ON 2 OTHER SAME MODEL VEHICLES. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 137,000 mi

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED BY RUPTURE OF CORRODED METAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AS CONFIRMED BY LOCAL MERCEDES DEALER (HOLLAWAY MOTOR CARS-MANCHESTER-NH). HOLLAWAY ALSO CONFIRMED SAME FAILURE AND CAUSE ON 2 OTHER SAME MODEL VEHICLES. *TR

May 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

MY 200 ML320 (WITH +75000 MILES) HAS AN INTERMITTENT BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHT COME ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. THE MECHANIC SAYS ITS SOME YAW SENSOR THAT HAS FAILED AND THAT IT MIGHT PULL TO ONE SIDE UNDER BRAKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES ITS IS HARD TO BRAKE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, IF I NEED TO M...

May 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

MY 200 ML320 (WITH +75000 MILES) HAS AN INTERMITTENT BAS/ESP WARNING LIGHT COME ON FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW. THE MECHANIC SAYS ITS SOME YAW SENSOR THAT HAS FAILED AND THAT IT MIGHT PULL TO ONE SIDE UNDER BRAKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOMETIMES ITS IS HARD TO BRAKE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60 MPH, IF I NEED TO M...

Dec 26, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

MY 2000 ML WITH 47K MILES SUDDENLY LOCKED ON THE BRAKES. THE ESP LIGHT HAD BEEN SHOWING ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS FOR 2 MONTHS. I HAD THREE INSTANCES OF SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE OR MORE TIRES BEFORE THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE "YAW SENSOR" HAD FAILED. ALL INSTANCES WERE AT LOW CRUISE 30-40 MPH WITH PERFECT ...

Dec 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

MY 2000 ML WITH 47K MILES SUDDENLY LOCKED ON THE BRAKES. THE ESP LIGHT HAD BEEN SHOWING ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS FOR 2 MONTHS. I HAD THREE INSTANCES OF SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE OR MORE TIRES BEFORE THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE "YAW SENSOR" HAD FAILED. ALL INSTANCES WERE AT LOW CRUISE 30-40 MPH WITH PERFECT ...

Dec 26, 2006 Electrical System 47,000 mi

MY 2000 ML WITH 47K MILES SUDDENLY LOCKED ON THE BRAKES. THE ESP LIGHT HAD BEEN SHOWING ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS FOR 2 MONTHS. I HAD THREE INSTANCES OF SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE OR MORE TIRES BEFORE THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE "YAW SENSOR" HAD FAILED. ALL INSTANCES WERE AT LOW CRUISE 30-40 MPH WITH PERFECT ...

Dec 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 47,000 mi

MY 2000 ML WITH 47K MILES SUDDENLY LOCKED ON THE BRAKES. THE ESP LIGHT HAD BEEN SHOWING ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS FOR 2 MONTHS. I HAD THREE INSTANCES OF SUDDEN LOCK-UP OF ONE OR MORE TIRES BEFORE THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE "YAW SENSOR" HAD FAILED. ALL INSTANCES WERE AT LOW CRUISE 30-40 MPH WITH PERFECT ...

Sep 19, 2006 Interior Lighting 86,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AT NIGHT WHEN KNOB IS TURN TO HEADLIGHT POSITION. *JB

Sep 19, 2006 Interior Lighting 86,000 mi

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILURE. LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AT NIGHT WHEN KNOB IS TURN TO HEADLIGHT POSITION. *JB

Sep 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECENTLY, MY 2000 ML320 WOULD END UP CRANKING WHILE STARTING. TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR STARTED UP. TOOK MY MERCEDES TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED & FILTER & THE NEW UPDATED LINES. PREVIOUSLY BACK IN DECEMBER 2005, POWER STEER...

Sep 13, 2006 Steering

RECENTLY, MY 2000 ML320 WOULD END UP CRANKING WHILE STARTING. TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR STARTED UP. TOOK MY MERCEDES TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED & FILTER & THE NEW UPDATED LINES. PREVIOUSLY BACK IN DECEMBER 2005, POWER STEER...

Sep 13, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline

RECENTLY, MY 2000 ML320 WOULD END UP CRANKING WHILE STARTING. TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR STARTED UP. TOOK MY MERCEDES TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED & FILTER & THE NEW UPDATED LINES. PREVIOUSLY BACK IN DECEMBER 2005, POWER STEER...

Sep 13, 2006 Steering

RECENTLY, MY 2000 ML320 WOULD END UP CRANKING WHILE STARTING. TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE CAR STARTED UP. TOOK MY MERCEDES TO THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT. HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED & FILTER & THE NEW UPDATED LINES. PREVIOUSLY BACK IN DECEMBER 2005, POWER STEER...

Aug 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT WHEN PARKING AND A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE FUEL PUMP MELTED AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. ...

Aug 10, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE SMELL OF GAS WAS PRESENT WHEN PARKING AND A PUDDLE OF GAS WAS NOTICED UNDER THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE FUEL PUMP MELTED AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. ...

Jul 28, 2006 Power Train 72,277 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER BEING DRIVEN OVER A BUMP. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE TRANSFER CASE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 8/14/2006 - *NM

Jul 28, 2006 Power Train 72,277 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER BEING DRIVEN OVER A BUMP. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE TRANSFER CASE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 8/14/2006 - *NM

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH THE ENGINE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED FROM THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE WAS A 30 MINUTE DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTARTED. ...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED BY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THE AIR MASS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO OWNS AN E320 WHICH HAD THE SAME FAILURE LAST YEAR. IF THE AIR MASS SENSOR IS NOT R...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 68,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65-70MPH THE ENGINE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED FROM THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE WAS A 30 MINUTE DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTARTED. ...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED BY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THE AIR MASS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO OWNS AN E320 WHICH HAD THE SAME FAILURE LAST YEAR. IF THE AIR MASS SENSOR IS NOT R...

Jul 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other

WE OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 WE HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE CAR AS OF YET. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE CALLS TO MB OFFICES AND I WAS TOLD THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ALREADY. ...

Jul 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other

WE OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320 WE HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT SIX MONTH AGO AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE CAR AS OF YET. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND I HAVE MADE MULTIPLE CALLS TO MB OFFICES AND I WAS TOLD THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ALREADY. ...

Jun 7, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Power Train 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

Jun 7, 2006 Equipment 60,000 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM. OIL LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON BETWEEN 200-600 MILES OF DRIVING. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. VERY POOR. *NM

May 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MERCEDES YEAR MODEL 2000 ML320 ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING; MOST OFTEN IT COMES AS A SURPRISE WHEN I AM CRUISING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND SLIGHTLY BACK OFF ON THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN AND WILL RESTART AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES. IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM BECAUSE...

May 30, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY MERCEDES YEAR MODEL 2000 ML320 ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING; MOST OFTEN IT COMES AS A SURPRISE WHEN I AM CRUISING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS AND SLIGHTLY BACK OFF ON THE THROTTLE. THE ENGINE TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN AND WILL RESTART AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES. IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM BECAUSE...

May 9, 2006 Suspension

THIS IS FOR A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. IT JUST PASSED 60,000 MILES AND NOTICED A BROKEN SPRING (REAR PASSENGER SIDE) WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE. BROKEN SECTION IS THE BOTTOM MOST "RING" OF THE SPRING AND THE BROKEN PIECE IS STILL ON THE CAR. *JB

May 9, 2006 Suspension

THIS IS FOR A 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. IT JUST PASSED 60,000 MILES AND NOTICED A BROKEN SPRING (REAR PASSENGER SIDE) WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE. BROKEN SECTION IS THE BOTTOM MOST "RING" OF THE SPRING AND THE BROKEN PIECE IS STILL ON THE CAR. *JB

May 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAUSED BY A RE-CALL CATALYTIC CONVERTERS HAVE BEEN ON ORDER SINCE OCTOBER 17, 2005. MY VEHICLE IS HAS NOT BEEN LEGALLY DRIVABLE FOR NOW TWO WEEKS. THE ONE OF THE CATS IS TOTALLY OPEN CAUSING UN-MUFFLED EXHAUSTION. AFTER ATTEMPTS FROM BOTH THE DEALER AND THE IMPORTER, MERCEDES BENZ USA TO BLAME THE...

May 5, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAUSED BY A RE-CALL CATALYTIC CONVERTERS HAVE BEEN ON ORDER SINCE OCTOBER 17, 2005. MY VEHICLE IS HAS NOT BEEN LEGALLY DRIVABLE FOR NOW TWO WEEKS. THE ONE OF THE CATS IS TOTALLY OPEN CAUSING UN-MUFFLED EXHAUSTION. AFTER ATTEMPTS FROM BOTH THE DEALER AND THE IMPORTER, MERCEDES BENZ USA TO BLAME THE...

Mar 21, 2006 Steering 159,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IN A SLIPPERY PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED BECAUSE THE RETURN LINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE RACK DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMPING. BOTH LINES WERE REBUILT BY THE CONTACT...

Mar 21, 2006 Steering 159,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IN A SLIPPERY PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED BECAUSE THE RETURN LINE DISCONNECTED FROM THE RACK DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMPING. BOTH LINES WERE REBUILT BY THE CONTACT...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER A FEDERAL RECALL FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ACCORDING TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, THIS PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN OUT OF STOCK OF THE PART FOR MORE THAN A MONTH. NO ONE CAN SEEM TO GIVE ME AND OTHER OWNERS A DELIVERY DATE ON THE PART. MEAN...

Oct 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS UNDER A FEDERAL RECALL FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ACCORDING TO A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, THIS PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN OUT OF STOCK OF THE PART FOR MORE THAN A MONTH. NO ONE CAN SEEM TO GIVE ME AND OTHER OWNERS A DELIVERY DATE ON THE PART. MEAN...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,615 mi

DT: THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IT WAS LEAKING CARBON MONOXIDE. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED IN JUNE OF 2005. THE CRACK OCCURRED SOMETIME BEFORE THIS. THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM T...

Oct 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,615 mi

DT: THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IT WAS LEAKING CARBON MONOXIDE. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS CLOSED THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED IN JUNE OF 2005. THE CRACK OCCURRED SOMETIME BEFORE THIS. THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM T...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MARCH 20, 2004. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE MARCH OF 2005. IT HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO LEAVE IT RUNNING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MARCH 20, 2004. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE MARCH OF 2005. IT HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO LEAVE IT RUNNING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MARCH 20, 2004. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE MARCH OF 2005. IT HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO LEAVE IT RUNNING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES...

Oct 13, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 61,000 mi

DT: THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN STAYING ON SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON MARCH 20, 2004. THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY SINCE MARCH OF 2005. IT HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM A COLD START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WILL HAVE TO LEAVE IT RUNNING FOR FIVE TO TEN MINUTES...

Oct 9, 2005 Steering 50,450 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - AT LEAST 4 TIMES. LUCKILY NO INJURIES OR DEATHS. MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED 150 MILES FROM HOME IN MOUNTAINOUS REGION. *NM

Oct 9, 2005 Steering 50,450 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE - AT LEAST 4 TIMES. LUCKILY NO INJURIES OR DEATHS. MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED 150 MILES FROM HOME IN MOUNTAINOUS REGION. *NM

Sep 21, 2005 Electrical System 53,000 mi

MY 2000 ML320 WITH 53000 MILES HAD SUDDENLY SHOWED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~65 MPH. I EXIT AND AS I SLOWED I COULD SENSE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH WITH SHAKE AND STRONG VIBRATION. THEN AS I STOPPED THE CAR AT THE RED LIGHT AT THE EXIT, THE CAR IDLED VERY...

Sep 21, 2005 Electrical System 53,000 mi

MY 2000 ML320 WITH 53000 MILES HAD SUDDENLY SHOWED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~65 MPH. I EXIT AND AS I SLOWED I COULD SENSE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH WITH SHAKE AND STRONG VIBRATION. THEN AS I STOPPED THE CAR AT THE RED LIGHT AT THE EXIT, THE CAR IDLED VERY...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Power Train 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Suspension 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Jun 20, 2005 Power Train 57,127 mi

DT: CALLER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN 6 TIMES FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT/SPARK PLUGS BEING CORRODED/LOOSE WHEEL BEARING/CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT/FOR SHAKING AND SPUTTERING AT IDLE, AND THE ELECTRIC FUNCTION CHECK. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

Mar 17, 2005 Steering 60,000 mi

MERCEDES ML 320 POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING, EVENTHOUGH A RECALL REPAIR WAS CARRIED OUT. WAS NEARLY RAMMED INTO BY AN ONCOMING TRUCK BUT WAS SAFE BECAUSE OF FORCED THAT I USE TO GET OUT OF THE PROBLEM. IN PROCESS WRIST AND SHOULDER SUFFERED INJURY.*AK

Mar 17, 2005 Steering 60,000 mi

MERCEDES ML 320 POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING, EVENTHOUGH A RECALL REPAIR WAS CARRIED OUT. WAS NEARLY RAMMED INTO BY AN ONCOMING TRUCK BUT WAS SAFE BECAUSE OF FORCED THAT I USE TO GET OUT OF THE PROBLEM. IN PROCESS WRIST AND SHOULDER SUFFERED INJURY.*AK

Mar 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 56,492 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, IN THE LEFT LANE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, A SLOWER MOVING SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK CHANGED INTO MY LANE SUDDENLY. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS MUCH MORE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED THAN NORMAL TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I RELEASED TH...

Mar 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 56,492 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, IN THE LEFT LANE OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, A SLOWER MOVING SEMI-TRAILER TRUCK CHANGED INTO MY LANE SUDDENLY. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS MUCH MORE BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED THAN NORMAL TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I RELEASED TH...

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Suspension 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Power Train 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Air Bags 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Mar 2, 2005 Suspension 31,000 mi

THE CONSUMER'S MERCEDES BENZ M L 320 SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. *BF AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE CONSUMER PARKED IN A MALL PARKING LOT. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A ...

Feb 11, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE DECELERATED DOWN TO 10 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Feb 11, 2005 Power Train 94,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE DECELERATED DOWN TO 10 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

WITHIN SIX MONTHS, BOTH STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST PIPES CRACKED AT THE WELDS, JUST AHEAD OF THE CAT. CONVERTER. IN THE FIRST CASE, THE PIPE WAS REPLACED. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE THE PIPE WAS WELDED (HOPEFULLY WILL LAST LONGER). WITH THE SECOND FAILURE, WHILE THE NOISE INCREASE WAS BARELY NOTICABLE, EXH...

Feb 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

WITHIN SIX MONTHS, BOTH STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST PIPES CRACKED AT THE WELDS, JUST AHEAD OF THE CAT. CONVERTER. IN THE FIRST CASE, THE PIPE WAS REPLACED. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE THE PIPE WAS WELDED (HOPEFULLY WILL LAST LONGER). WITH THE SECOND FAILURE, WHILE THE NOISE INCREASE WAS BARELY NOTICABLE, EXH...

Dec 20, 2004 Steering 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS POWER STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Dec 20, 2004 Steering 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS POWER STEERING FAILED. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK

Nov 22, 2004 Steering Crash 77,000 mi

THE POWER ASSIST FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONDITION CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE HIT SIDE BARRIER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *JB

Nov 22, 2004 Steering Crash 77,000 mi

THE POWER ASSIST FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONDITION CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE HIT SIDE BARRIER. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *JB

Nov 12, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE HARD TO MANEUVER.*AK

Nov 12, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE HARD TO MANEUVER.*AK

Oct 18, 2004 Steering 593,000 mi

I TOOK AN 8 MILES ROUND TRIP TO HOMEDEPOT IN THE MORNING AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. @ HOURS LATER, I NEEDTO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP AND AS I WAS BACKING OUT THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A SMALL PUDDLE OF SHINY STUFF ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. SINCE I HAVE READ ABOUT STEERING HOSE CLAMP FAILURE BEFORE, I IM...

Oct 18, 2004 Steering 593,000 mi

I TOOK AN 8 MILES ROUND TRIP TO HOMEDEPOT IN THE MORNING AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE. @ HOURS LATER, I NEEDTO MAKE ANOTHER TRIP AND AS I WAS BACKING OUT THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A SMALL PUDDLE OF SHINY STUFF ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. SINCE I HAVE READ ABOUT STEERING HOSE CLAMP FAILURE BEFORE, I IM...

Sep 19, 2004 Steering Fire 70,000 mi

RE: INVESTIGATION PE 03-006. 2000 MERCEDES ML320.IN [XXX] VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY 8 HOURS BEFORE FIRE WAS SPOTTED AT APPROX 4:00 A.M. VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS SERVICED MY SCHUMACHER MERCEDES OF SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA. LAST SERVICE WAS APPROX SEP 10, 2004. I DO NOT KNO...

Sep 19, 2004 Steering Fire 70,000 mi

RE: INVESTIGATION PE 03-006. 2000 MERCEDES ML320.IN [XXX] VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY 8 HOURS BEFORE FIRE WAS SPOTTED AT APPROX 4:00 A.M. VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS SERVICED MY SCHUMACHER MERCEDES OF SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA. LAST SERVICE WAS APPROX SEP 10, 2004. I DO NOT KNO...

Jun 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Structure 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Steering 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Steering 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Structure 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Steering 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 30, 2004 Steering 40,539 mi

AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED4 YEARS AGO WITHIN 2-6 MONTHS, AND UP TO 40,539 MILES THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS WERE NECESSARY IN A MERCEDES ML 320: BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY, LATCHING MECHANISM RT. FRONT DOOR, OXYGEN SENSOR, -POWER STEERING RACK AND TWO TIE RODSFROM 2/17/04 TO 6/18/04. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY IN FOR SERVICE FOR RELATED REPAIRS. *SC ...

Jun 4, 2004 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTANTLY IN FOR SERVICE FOR RELATED REPAIRS. *SC ...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

11-03, 12-03 & 1-04 MY CAR WOULD STUTTER AND STALL AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH . I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE EACH TIME ,AND FINALLY 1-04 THEY REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM WAS BAD. IT WAS REPAIRED AGAIN 1-25-04 THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THE CAR STALLED AND STUTTERE...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

11-03, 12-03 & 1-04 MY CAR WOULD STUTTER AND STALL AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH . I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE EACH TIME ,AND FINALLY 1-04 THEY REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM WAS BAD. IT WAS REPAIRED AGAIN 1-25-04 THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THE CAR STALLED AND STUTTERE...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

11-03, 12-03 & 1-04 MY CAR WOULD STUTTER AND STALL AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH . I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE EACH TIME ,AND FINALLY 1-04 THEY REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM WAS BAD. IT WAS REPAIRED AGAIN 1-25-04 THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THE CAR STALLED AND STUTTERE...

Apr 24, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

11-03, 12-03 & 1-04 MY CAR WOULD STUTTER AND STALL AND FAIL TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH . I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE EACH TIME ,AND FINALLY 1-04 THEY REALIZED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SYSTEM WAS BAD. IT WAS REPAIRED AGAIN 1-25-04 THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THE CAR STALLED AND STUTTERE...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Electrical System Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Structure Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Seats Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Mar 17, 2004 Steering Crash

VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS BEING SERVICED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A SEVERE ACCIDENT. *PH THE CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER DRIVER AND CAUSED DAMAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH SIDES OF THE DOORS WERE SMASHED AND THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE PASSENGER'S CABIN. OTHER PROBLEMS A...

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility 8,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES WHEN THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN COME BACK ON. THIS REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEFROSTER SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY DOES THIS UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASI...

Jan 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES WHEN THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN COME BACK ON. THIS REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEFROSTER SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY DOES THIS UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASI...

Jan 29, 2004 Visibility 8,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES WHEN THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN COME BACK ON. THIS REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEFROSTER SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY DOES THIS UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASI...

Jan 29, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 8,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES WHEN THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM IS ENGAGED IT WILL DISENGAGE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN COME BACK ON. THIS REDUCES THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEFROSTER SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY DOES THIS UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THIS OCCURRED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASI...

Dec 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VARIOUS PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 / ALSO AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL THE DOORS WERE SMASHED IN YET NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VARIOUS PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 / ALSO AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL THE DOORS WERE SMASHED IN YET NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ...

Dec 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VARIOUS PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 / ALSO AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL THE DOORS WERE SMASHED IN YET NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

VARIOUS PROBLEMS INVOLVING 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 / ALSO AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*MR CONSUMER WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. ALL THE DOORS WERE SMASHED IN YET NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ...

Dec 11, 2003 Structure

THE 2000 MERCEDES ML 320 HAS A OPTION SIDE-STEP BAR THAT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR SO THAT PEOPLE SLIP OFF OF IT. IT IS ALSO ROUND, CHROME, SMOOTH AND SLIPPERY. MY SISTER OWNS THIS TYPE OF CAR WITH THE SIDE STEP BAR AND I HAVE SLIPPED AND FALLEN ON NUMEROUS OCCA...

Dec 11, 2003 Structure

THE 2000 MERCEDES ML 320 HAS A OPTION SIDE-STEP BAR THAT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IT IS INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR SO THAT PEOPLE SLIP OFF OF IT. IT IS ALSO ROUND, CHROME, SMOOTH AND SLIPPERY. MY SISTER OWNS THIS TYPE OF CAR WITH THE SIDE STEP BAR AND I HAVE SLIPPED AND FALLEN ON NUMEROUS OCCA...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE WHILE DOING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED A WEEK LATER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND SAW OIL/FLUID ON THE GROU...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE WHILE DOING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED A WEEK LATER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND SAW OIL/FLUID ON THE GROU...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE WHILE DOING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED A WEEK LATER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND SAW OIL/FLUID ON THE GROU...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE SHE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE RECALL REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE WHILE DOING THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED A WEEK LATER SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND SAW OIL/FLUID ON THE GROU...

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, (THEY HAVE DONE NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS), CAR VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS BEEN FIXED 2 TIMES. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ABOUT 7 TIMES AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY FILING SUIT UNDER THE LEMON LAW.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Electrical System

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, (THEY HAVE DONE NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS), CAR VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS BEEN FIXED 2 TIMES. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ABOUT 7 TIMES AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY FILING SUIT UNDER THE LEMON LAW.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, (THEY HAVE DONE NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS), CAR VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS BEEN FIXED 2 TIMES. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ABOUT 7 TIMES AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY FILING SUIT UNDER THE LEMON LAW.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Electrical System

CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT, (THEY HAVE DONE NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS), CAR VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS AND LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND HAS BEEN FIXED 2 TIMES. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ABOUT 7 TIMES AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY FILING SUIT UNDER THE LEMON LAW.*AK

Oct 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STARTED TO SMOKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND HARMONIC BALANCER DEFECTIVE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE OIL PAN, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK AND SMOKE. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STARTED TO SMOKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND HARMONIC BALANCER DEFECTIVE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE OIL PAN, RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK AND SMOKE. *AK

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WHEN MY 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 FAILED TO STEER IN AN ATTEMPTED U-TURN RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH A TREE. I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH THREE FACIAL FRACTURES (EYE SOCKET, JAW, AND NOSE). THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE CARS STEERING MECHAN...

Sep 10, 2003 Steering Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WHEN MY 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 FAILED TO STEER IN AN ATTEMPTED U-TURN RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH A TREE. I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH THREE FACIAL FRACTURES (EYE SOCKET, JAW, AND NOSE). THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE CARS STEERING MECHAN...

Sep 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WHEN MY 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 FAILED TO STEER IN AN ATTEMPTED U-TURN RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH A TREE. I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH THREE FACIAL FRACTURES (EYE SOCKET, JAW, AND NOSE). THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE CARS STEERING MECHAN...

Sep 10, 2003 Steering Crash 6,000 mi

I WAS SEVERELY INJURED WHEN MY 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 FAILED TO STEER IN AN ATTEMPTED U-TURN RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH A TREE. I WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH THREE FACIAL FRACTURES (EYE SOCKET, JAW, AND NOSE). THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE REASON FOR THE ACCIDENT WAS FAILURE OF THE CARS STEERING MECHAN...

Aug 15, 2003 Electrical System 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER LOCKS MOVED UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Aug 15, 2003 Electrical System 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER LOCKS MOVED UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *JB

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 21, 2003 Wheels 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 21, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 21, 2003 Wheels 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 21, 2003 Visibility 25,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MERCEDES. *AK ENGINE CUT COMPLETELY OFF TWICE. ALL THE TIRES AND HUB CAPS ARE BLACK FROM THE BRAKE FLUID SPLATTERING. THE SUNROOF MAKES A LOT OF NOISE WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WH...

Jul 18, 2003 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDER HOOD ON RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING DAMAGE. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Steering 56,629 mi

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOSE CLAMP. NAR 07/18/2003.*MR *CB *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDER HOOD ON RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING DAMAGE. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Steering 56,629 mi

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF HOSE CLAMP. NAR 07/18/2003.*MR *CB *JB

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 49,500 mi

TRANSMISSION KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICED, THEY WOULD INITIALLY TELL ME NO COMPUTER ERRORS WERE SHOWING. A COUPLE TIMES LATER I DROVE TO THE DEALER WITH IT STUCK IN THIRD, ALLOWING THEM TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND WAS UNABL...

Jul 15, 2003 Power Train 49,500 mi

TRANSMISSION KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICED, THEY WOULD INITIALLY TELL ME NO COMPUTER ERRORS WERE SHOWING. A COUPLE TIMES LATER I DROVE TO THE DEALER WITH IT STUCK IN THIRD, ALLOWING THEM TO DRIVE IT THAT WAY. WHEN THIS OCCURRED I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE AND WAS UNABL...

Jul 11, 2003 Air Bags 450,000 mi

IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR 25/30 MINUTES AND TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK *TS *JB

Jul 11, 2003 Air Bags 450,000 mi

IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR 25/30 MINUTES AND TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK *TS *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Structure 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 42,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY SHATTERED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMER. *TS *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Seat Belts 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Structure 23,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *TS. THE SUN ROOF BLEW OFF THE VEHICLE, THE ABS FAILED, THE DOOR LOCKS, HANDLES AND SIDE MIRRORS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Visibility 42,530 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY SHATTERED AND CAUSED INJURY TO THE CONSUMER. *TS *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ENGAGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND THEN INTO REVERSE AND ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS A HUMAN ERROR. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THEN PLACED IN REVERSE, BACKED UP A COUPLE OF FEET, AND THEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE TO GO ...

Jul 3, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE ENGAGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND THEN INTO REVERSE AND ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND STATED IT WAS A HUMAN ERROR. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THEN PLACED IN REVERSE, BACKED UP A COUPLE OF FEET, AND THEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE TO GO ...

Jun 24, 2003 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT ONTO A SIDE STREET THE VEHICLE STEERED STRAIGHT, WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE BURNED 2 QUARTS OF OIL OR MORE, AND THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF LEAKING OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL JERK WHILE IN GEAR. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT ONTO A SIDE STREET THE VEHICLE STEERED STRAIGHT, WOULD NOT TURN LEFT. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE BURNED 2 QUARTS OF OIL OR MORE, AND THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF LEAKING OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 24, 2003 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL JERK WHILE IN GEAR. *AK

Jun 18, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. LIGHT WILL FLASH ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. *AK

Jun 18, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. LIGHT WILL FLASH ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN. *AK

Jun 17, 2003 Air Bags 45,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 30 OR SO MINUTES, STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE CAR, THE "AIR BAG OFF" AND "SRS" WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. PER VEHICLE MANUAL, WHEN THESE TWO LIGHTS ARE ON IT MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE AIR BAGS MAY GO OFF WHEN THEY ARE NOT S...

Jun 17, 2003 Air Bags 45,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR 30 OR SO MINUTES, STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE CAR, THE "AIR BAG OFF" AND "SRS" WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. PER VEHICLE MANUAL, WHEN THESE TWO LIGHTS ARE ON IT MEANS THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE AIR BAGS MAY GO OFF WHEN THEY ARE NOT S...

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train Crash 40,503 mi

THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO REVERSE, ACCELERATED AT TREMENDOUS SPEED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, UP ONTO MY PROPERTY WHERE IT HIT A TREE - STILL IN DRIVE. DAMAGE WAS IN ACCESS OF $16,000. MERCEDES DENIED ANY DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION AFTER THEIR INSPECTION. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT AN ALMOST ID...

Jun 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT PASSENGER SAFETY. *AK

Jun 12, 2003 Power Train Crash 40,503 mi

THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO REVERSE, ACCELERATED AT TREMENDOUS SPEED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, UP ONTO MY PROPERTY WHERE IT HIT A TREE - STILL IN DRIVE. DAMAGE WAS IN ACCESS OF $16,000. MERCEDES DENIED ANY DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION AFTER THEIR INSPECTION. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT AN ALMOST ID...

Jun 12, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT PASSENGER SAFETY. *AK

May 14, 2003 Steering 27,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN IN A DRIVEWAY THE PRESSURE HOSE FOR POWER STEERING FAILED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MR SCC *NLM

May 14, 2003 Steering 27,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN IN A DRIVEWAY THE PRESSURE HOSE FOR POWER STEERING FAILED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MR SCC *NLM

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System 22,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF, WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP. *JB

Mar 19, 2003 Electrical System 22,000 mi

THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CUT OFF, WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP. *JB

Mar 7, 2003 Steering 24,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. INFORMED THAT POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP FAILED. REPAIRED BY MERCEDES-BENZ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CHANGES, BUT FAILURE WAS COMMON.*JB

Mar 7, 2003 Steering 24,000 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. INFORMED THAT POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP FAILED. REPAIRED BY MERCEDES-BENZ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CHANGES, BUT FAILURE WAS COMMON.*JB

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 32,950 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAS LEAKED CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. FIRST TIME (FEB 2002) THE DEALER TERMED IT AS FAULT OF "CLAMP" AND NOW THE SECOND TIME (MARCH 2003) THE DEALER IS TERMING IT AS PROBLEM WITH "POWER FLUID HOSE" FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT COULD H...

Mar 4, 2003 Steering 32,950 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID HAS LEAKED CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. FIRST TIME (FEB 2002) THE DEALER TERMED IT AS FAULT OF "CLAMP" AND NOW THE SECOND TIME (MARCH 2003) THE DEALER IS TERMING IT AS PROBLEM WITH "POWER FLUID HOSE" FIRST TIME THE INCIDENT COULD H...

Feb 24, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

3 POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMPS LOOSE ON 2000 MERCEDES ML320 WITH ~45,000 MILES. ONE ON LOWER RADIATOR REQUIRED 3 FULL TURNS TO TIGHTEN. HAD THIS HOSE COME OFF POWER STEERING FLUID WOULD HAVE LEAKED OUT AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Feb 24, 2003 Steering 45,000 mi

3 POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMPS LOOSE ON 2000 MERCEDES ML320 WITH ~45,000 MILES. ONE ON LOWER RADIATOR REQUIRED 3 FULL TURNS TO TIGHTEN. HAD THIS HOSE COME OFF POWER STEERING FLUID WOULD HAVE LEAKED OUT AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

Feb 22, 2003 Steering 27,175 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AT SLOWER SPEEDS. CAUSE: HOSE CAME OFF POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND FLUID WAS LOST.

Feb 22, 2003 Steering 27,175 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MANEUVER AT SLOWER SPEEDS. CAUSE: HOSE CAME OFF POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND FLUID WAS LOST.

Feb 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,100 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THE CAR RECENTLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THERE WAS NO POWER. ONCE YOU STOP THE CAR, PLACE IT IN PARK, IT WILL RE-START.

Feb 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,100 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES ML320. THE CAR RECENTLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THERE WAS NO POWER. ONCE YOU STOP THE CAR, PLACE IT IN PARK, IT WILL RE-START.

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2003, THE ENGINE QUIT TWICE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. THE FIRST FAILURE HAPPENED AS SHE ACCELERATED FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE SECOND ...

Feb 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

I OWN A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320. WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2003, THE ENGINE QUIT TWICE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER AND STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. THE FIRST FAILURE HAPPENED AS SHE ACCELERATED FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE SECOND ...

Jan 28, 2003 Steering 22,039 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT. DEALER REPAIRED WITH NEW POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE AND CLAMP. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Steering 22,039 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE FLUID WAS GUSHING OUT. DEALER REPAIRED WITH NEW POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE AND CLAMP. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 8, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Jan 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,552 mi

CAR WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINES, FUEL FILTER, AND CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS. PICKED UP CAR, WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN SAME PROBLEM HAPPEND AGAIN. CALLED DEALER FOR A TOW. BECAUSE AT THE TIME I WAS TO DRIVE TO DEALER THE POWER STE...

Jan 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,552 mi

CAR WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. BROUGHT TO DEALER THEY CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINES, FUEL FILTER, AND CLEANED FUEL INJECTORS. PICKED UP CAR, WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN SAME PROBLEM HAPPEND AGAIN. CALLED DEALER FOR A TOW. BECAUSE AT THE TIME I WAS TO DRIVE TO DEALER THE POWER STE...

Nov 4, 2002 Electrical System 28,240 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE ENGINE . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE KEYS CAUSED THE IGNITION TO FAIL WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING. *MR *NLM

Nov 4, 2002 Electrical System 28,240 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE ENGINE . THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE KEYS CAUSED THE IGNITION TO FAIL WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STALLING. *MR *NLM

Oct 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROMBLEM.. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROMBLEM.. TS

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ( AROUND 5 TIME WITHIN 4 MOS.) ON FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS. DT

Oct 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ( AROUND 5 TIME WITHIN 4 MOS.) ON FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS. DT

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRASMISSION STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION.

Sep 24, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRASMISSION STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FUTHER INFORMATION.

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY FUEL TANK LEAKED, APPARENTLY DUE TO BEING STRUCK BY AN EXTERNAL OBJECT. DURING NON OF THE OCCASIONS, DID I RUN OVER AN OBJECT OR NOTICE ANY LARGE SHARP OBJECT ON THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME, THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COVER THE EXPENSES, SO I...

Aug 23, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, MY FUEL TANK LEAKED, APPARENTLY DUE TO BEING STRUCK BY AN EXTERNAL OBJECT. DURING NON OF THE OCCASIONS, DID I RUN OVER AN OBJECT OR NOTICE ANY LARGE SHARP OBJECT ON THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST TIME, THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COVER THE EXPENSES, SO I...

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

Jun 18, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

ON 04/24/02 MY CAR STARTED STALLING OUT AND NOT STARTING. IT WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP.THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL LINE, AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPAIRED BY 04/25/02.A TERRIBLE FUEL SMELL TOOK OVER THE CAR AND I RETURNED IT ON 04/26/02.IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO ME ON 4/30/02.IT STARTED BREAKIN...

May 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN, CONSUMER HIT A CURVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT HOSE CARRYING POWER STEERING FLUID BROKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS IF TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*A...

May 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT ON DRIVE SIDE AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *TT

May 29, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER MADE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN, CONSUMER HIT A CURVE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT HOSE CARRYING POWER STEERING FLUID BROKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS IF TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*A...

May 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH CONSUMER WAS HIT ON DRIVE SIDE AND VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *TT

May 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED." I PUT THE WORD "LOCKED" IN QUOTES, BECAUSE THE HOSE SYSTEM TO THE POWER STEERING BROKE AND THE POWER WAS LOST. A MERCEDES M-CLASS IS A HEAVY VEHICLE, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS LUCKY. THERE WAS NO PERSON O...

May 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED." I PUT THE WORD "LOCKED" IN QUOTES, BECAUSE THE HOSE SYSTEM TO THE POWER STEERING BROKE AND THE POWER WAS LOST. A MERCEDES M-CLASS IS A HEAVY VEHICLE, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS LUCKY. THERE WAS NO PERSON O...

May 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED." I PUT THE WORD "LOCKED" IN QUOTES, BECAUSE THE HOSE SYSTEM TO THE POWER STEERING BROKE AND THE POWER WAS LOST. A MERCEDES M-CLASS IS A HEAVY VEHICLE, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS LUCKY. THERE WAS NO PERSON O...

May 21, 2002 Steering

WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED." I PUT THE WORD "LOCKED" IN QUOTES, BECAUSE THE HOSE SYSTEM TO THE POWER STEERING BROKE AND THE POWER WAS LOST. A MERCEDES M-CLASS IS A HEAVY VEHICLE, AND I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I WAS LUCKY. THERE WAS NO PERSON O...

May 20, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING BECOMES VERY ERRATIC, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE VERY HARD TO MANUVER. TOOK TO DEALER. PROBLEN HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AS OF YET. *AK DEALER WAS WELL AWARE OF PROBLEM AND REPLACED A LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE. *TT

May 20, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING, POWER STEERING BECOMES VERY ERRATIC, WHICH MAKES VEHICLE VERY HARD TO MANUVER. TOOK TO DEALER. PROBLEN HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AS OF YET. *AK DEALER WAS WELL AWARE OF PROBLEM AND REPLACED A LEAKING POWER STEERING HOSE. *TT

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS WOULD CONTINUE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. BOTH SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED / SERVICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Seat Belts

BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS WOULD CONTINUE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING. BOTH SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED / SERVICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BY DEALER. BUT, PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND THEN HE NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE THREAD STARTED SEPARATING AND SMOKING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 24, 2002 Tires

WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON HIGHWAY STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS, AND THEN HE NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE THREAD STARTED SEPARATING AND SMOKING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jan 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 15 MPH STEERING LOCKED, DRIVER WAS WAS UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. ON DEC 20, 2001 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 30 MPH STEERING LOCKED AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER BOTH TIMES, CONSUMER WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, NOT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Steering

WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 15 MPH STEERING LOCKED, DRIVER WAS WAS UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. ON DEC 20, 2001 WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 30 MPH STEERING LOCKED AGAIN. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER BOTH TIMES, CONSUMER WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, NOT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. *AK

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

SUBMITTED BY COUNSEL: STEVEN D. BARNHART, FORD & BARNHART, LLP; 6111 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD., BLDG. G, SUITE 100, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30328; 404-237-2155, 404-352-0118. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTEDLY WIDESPREAD AMONG THE M-CLASS PRODUCT LINES. SPECIFICALLY, THE IGNITION/KEY CONTACT DESIGN IS SUCH THAT T...

Oct 17, 2001 Electrical System

SUBMITTED BY COUNSEL: STEVEN D. BARNHART, FORD & BARNHART, LLP; 6111 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD., BLDG. G, SUITE 100, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 30328; 404-237-2155, 404-352-0118. THIS PROBLEM IS REPORTEDLY WIDESPREAD AMONG THE M-CLASS PRODUCT LINES. SPECIFICALLY, THE IGNITION/KEY CONTACT DESIGN IS SUCH THAT T...

Jul 6, 2001 Tires

BOTH FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EASILY SUFFERED SIDEWALL CUTS BY A TREE BRANCH; W/ NO PRO-RATA WARRANTY APPLIED TO NEW TIRES PURCHASED BECAUSE NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY SAID SIDEWALL DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER GENERAL'S WARRANTY - TIRES SHOULD NOT SPLIT WITH NORMAL DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND NO...

Jul 6, 2001 Tires

BOTH FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES EASILY SUFFERED SIDEWALL CUTS BY A TREE BRANCH; W/ NO PRO-RATA WARRANTY APPLIED TO NEW TIRES PURCHASED BECAUSE NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY SAID SIDEWALL DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER GENERAL'S WARRANTY - TIRES SHOULD NOT SPLIT WITH NORMAL DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND NO...

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO TURNING LANE, DECIDED NOT TO TURN. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS TRYING TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, AND ALMOST GOT REARENDED BY A TRUCK. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN MAKING A TURN/ PARKING OR SWITCHING LANES. GIVES NO PRIOR WARNING.THIS HAPPENED ON AND ...

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO TURNING LANE, DECIDED NOT TO TURN. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS TRYING TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, AND ALMOST GOT REARENDED BY A TRUCK. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN MAKING A TURN/ PARKING OR SWITCHING LANES. GIVES NO PRIOR WARNING.THIS HAPPENED ON AND ...

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO TURNING LANE, DECIDED NOT TO TURN. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS TRYING TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, AND ALMOST GOT REARENDED BY A TRUCK. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN MAKING A TURN/ PARKING OR SWITCHING LANES. GIVES NO PRIOR WARNING.THIS HAPPENED ON AND ...

Jun 18, 2001 Steering

GOING ABOUT 30 MPH AND COMING TO TURNING LANE, DECIDED NOT TO TURN. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS TRYING TO GET BACK INTO TRAFFIC, AND ALMOST GOT REARENDED BY A TRUCK. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHEN MAKING A TURN/ PARKING OR SWITCHING LANES. GIVES NO PRIOR WARNING.THIS HAPPENED ON AND ...

Apr 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THAT BRAKES WERE NEEDED, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT IT IS NORMAL TO REPLACE BRAKES ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE EVERY TEN TO FIFTEEN THOUSAND MILES. *JB

Apr 23, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THAT BRAKES WERE NEEDED, MECHANIC ADVISED CONSUMER THAT IT IS NORMAL TO REPLACE BRAKES ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE EVERY TEN TO FIFTEEN THOUSAND MILES. *JB

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Mar 9, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATING POORLY. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND HAS REPLACED BOOSTER ONCE ,AND THE MASTER CYLINDER TWICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Dec 19, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN UNSAFE SITUATION.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 19, 2000 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN UNSAFE SITUATION.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED. AFTER SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED BACK TO DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT REENGAGE. DRIVER HAD TO SLOWDOWN TO A STOP BEFORE TRANSMISSION WOULD REENGAGE IN DRIVE AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT ...

Oct 13, 2000 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ENGINE STALLED. AFTER SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED BACK TO DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT REENGAGE. DRIVER HAD TO SLOWDOWN TO A STOP BEFORE TRANSMISSION WOULD REENGAGE IN DRIVE AGAIN. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT ...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT WOULD STOP SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. WAS AT GAS STATION & HAD TURNED VEHICLE OFF & PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE. HAD TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT START. TOOK TO DEALER. FUEL PUMP WOULD GO INTO A VAPOR LOCK. FUEL IS NOT GETTING TO PROPER CHANNELS. FUEL PUMP HAS BEE...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT WOULD STOP SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. WAS AT GAS STATION & HAD TURNED VEHICLE OFF & PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE. HAD TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT START. TOOK TO DEALER. FUEL PUMP WOULD GO INTO A VAPOR LOCK. FUEL IS NOT GETTING TO PROPER CHANNELS. FUEL PUMP HAS BEE...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT WOULD STOP SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. WAS AT GAS STATION & HAD TURNED VEHICLE OFF & PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE. HAD TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT START. TOOK TO DEALER. FUEL PUMP WOULD GO INTO A VAPOR LOCK. FUEL IS NOT GETTING TO PROPER CHANNELS. FUEL PUMP HAS BEE...

Sep 19, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

WOULD BE DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT WOULD STOP SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. WAS AT GAS STATION & HAD TURNED VEHICLE OFF & PUT FUEL IN VEHICLE. HAD TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT START. TOOK TO DEALER. FUEL PUMP WOULD GO INTO A VAPOR LOCK. FUEL IS NOT GETTING TO PROPER CHANNELS. FUEL PUMP HAS BEE...

Sep 12, 2000 Parking Brake

THIS VEHICLE FREELY ROLLS IN REVERSE ON ANY STEEP INCLINE. I HAVE HAD VEHICLES THAT MIGHT DRIFT BACK ON A INCLINE, BUT THIS SUV FREELY ROLLS BACKWARDS. ANY AUTOMOBILE THAT MIGHT BE CLOSE BEHIND, YOU STAND THE GOOD CHANCE OF DRIFTING BACK INTO IT BEFORE YOU CAN ACCELERATE TO GO FORWARD. I FIND THE DA...

Sep 12, 2000 Parking Brake

THIS VEHICLE FREELY ROLLS IN REVERSE ON ANY STEEP INCLINE. I HAVE HAD VEHICLES THAT MIGHT DRIFT BACK ON A INCLINE, BUT THIS SUV FREELY ROLLS BACKWARDS. ANY AUTOMOBILE THAT MIGHT BE CLOSE BEHIND, YOU STAND THE GOOD CHANCE OF DRIFTING BACK INTO IT BEFORE YOU CAN ACCELERATE TO GO FORWARD. I FIND THE DA...

Sep 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE SQUEELING NOICE FROM FUEL PUMP AREA "L.R. TIRE AREA"

Sep 7, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE SQUEELING NOICE FROM FUEL PUMP AREA "L.R. TIRE AREA"

Aug 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MERCEDES MODEL ML320 WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY; UPON SWITCHING TO REVERSE, SUDDEN UNITENTIONAL ACCELERATION RAFTER SUA, DRIVER UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE; CRASHED REAR OF CAR INTO TREE ACROSS THE STREET.*AK

Aug 10, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MERCEDES MODEL ML320 WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY; UPON SWITCHING TO REVERSE, SUDDEN UNITENTIONAL ACCELERATION RAFTER SUA, DRIVER UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE; CRASHED REAR OF CAR INTO TREE ACROSS THE STREET.*AK

Aug 9, 2000 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Air Bags

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Visibility

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Air Bags

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Aug 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERE MAUNFACTRUING DEFECTS IN THE ENITE SRS ( SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM). THESE DEFECTS ARE ON-GOING. TO DATE, THE MANUFACTRUER HAS NOT COMPLIED WITH 2 WRTTEN REQUETS VIA CERTIFIED MAIL TO REPLACE THE VEHILCE OR TO REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE. A FRIEND WHO PURCHASED AN S-CLASS CAR...

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jul 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 19, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

PLASTIC FUEL TANK "CRACKED" OPEN SPILLING GAS. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire

PLASTIC FUEL TANK "CRACKED" OPEN SPILLING GAS. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Structure

ACTUATOR FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS FAILED , CAUSING LOCKS TO UNLOCK, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD. PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE ,BACK ORDERED . *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Structure

ACTUATOR FOR DOOR LOCKS HAS FAILED , CAUSING LOCKS TO UNLOCK, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD. PART ARE NOT AVAILABLE ,BACK ORDERED . *AK