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Dec 30, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the front passenger’s door failed to open more than 6 inches. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactur...

Dec 30, 2024 Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the front passenger’s door failed to open more than 6 inches. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactur...

May 19, 2021 Air Bags 132,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320. The contact stated that when they entered their vehicle and turned it on, the vehicle's passenger front door air bag made a sudden boom sound and then deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights. The contact had not taken the vehicle to...

May 19, 2021 Air Bags 132,000 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320. The contact stated that when they entered their vehicle and turned it on, the vehicle's passenger front door air bag made a sudden boom sound and then deployed. The contact stated that there were no warning lights. The contact had not taken the vehicle to...

Mar 14, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Mar 14, 2020 Service Brakes

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Mar 14, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Mar 14, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Mar 14, 2020 Service Brakes

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Mar 14, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

AIR BAG OFF, PEDAL CONTROL SISTEM IS IN RECALL FROM MARCH 31 2011, SMOKE PASS BELONG TO NISSAN MENDOZA AUTO GROUP SOLD THIS CAR IN CA CAR IN RECALL DON'T PASS SMOKE, THEY SAID YES...PASS, PLEASE INVESTIGATION

Jan 22, 2020 Electrical System 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 22, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 22, 2020 Electrical System 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 22, 2020 Engine 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 22, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 200,000 mi

ECM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND NOT CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION AND GIVING RANDOM MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON . CODES 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.

Jan 19, 2020 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 19, 2020 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 19, 2020 Wheels Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 19, 2020 Structure Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 19, 2020 Steering Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 19, 2020 Wheels Crash 120,000 mi

MY CAT BRAKE WOULD STOP CAR ROLL OVER

Jan 8, 2020 Service Brakes 213,000 mi

THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM ON MERCEDES BENZ ML320 LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 8, 2020 Service Brakes 213,000 mi

THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM ON MERCEDES BENZ ML320 LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING.

Aug 19, 2019 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE YAW RATE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIV...

Aug 19, 2019 Service Brakes 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY AND CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE YAW RATE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIV...

Jul 27, 2019 Steering 210,000 mi

STEERING FLUID LEEKS.THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TANK.THE STEERING IS VERY HARD.

Jul 27, 2019 Steering 210,000 mi

STEERING FLUID LEEKS.THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TANK.THE STEERING IS VERY HARD.

May 24, 2019 Service Brakes, Air 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES, IT HAPPENED FEW TIMES, THE CAR HAS TO COME TO STOP, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION

May 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES, IT HAPPENED FEW TIMES, THE CAR HAS TO COME TO STOP, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION

May 24, 2019 Service Brakes, Air 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES, IT HAPPENED FEW TIMES, THE CAR HAS TO COME TO STOP, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION

May 24, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE CAR BRAKES COME ON AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES, IT HAPPENED FEW TIMES, THE CAR HAS TO COME TO STOP, VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION

Mar 17, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

THIS IS THE 4TH OR 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FIRST TIME (JAN 2017) HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON DC. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. BUT BEFORE DOING SO I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS DIRECTLY BEH...

Mar 17, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

THIS IS THE 4TH OR 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FIRST TIME (JAN 2017) HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON DC. LUCKILY I WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. BUT BEFORE DOING SO I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS DIRECTLY BEH...

Mar 27, 2018 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT AS ID THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE 'BAS ESP" (BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS N...

Mar 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT AS ID THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE 'BAS ESP" (BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS N...

Mar 27, 2018 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT AS ID THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE 'BAS ESP" (BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS N...

Mar 27, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FELT AS ID THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE 'BAS ESP" (BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS N...

Nov 2, 2017 Service Brakes 10 mi

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP RELEASE AND LOCK UP AGAIN.THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 2, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10 mi

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP RELEASE AND LOCK UP AGAIN.THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 2, 2017 Service Brakes 10 mi

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP RELEASE AND LOCK UP AGAIN.THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON.

Nov 2, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10 mi

WHILE DRIVING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP RELEASE AND LOCK UP AGAIN.THE BAS/ESP LIGHT CAME ON.

Jul 14, 2017 Electrical System 210 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE AIR CON...

Jul 14, 2017 Electrical System 210 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED, AND THE AIR CON...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A FEW MINUTES. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACT...

Dec 6, 2016 Engine 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A FEW MINUTES. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACT...

Aug 15, 2016 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Aug 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Aug 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Aug 15, 2016 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Aug 15, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Aug 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, MY 2001 MERC BENZ ML320 CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRAMATICALLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN FROM A STAND STILL. THE SECOND TIME HAPPENED AS I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH. FINA...

Jul 30, 2016 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 30, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 30, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 30, 2016 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 30, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 30, 2016 Steering 130,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH UNINTENDED BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER DIFFERENT SPEEDS AND CONDITION. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CURVES AND STRAIGHT ROAD CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE MAY 2016 AT LEAST 15 TO 20 TIMES.

Jul 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 81,755 mi

VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WHEN BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT 40MPH IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET VEHICLE OFF ROAD ONTO SHOULDER. ESP/BAS LIGHT CAME AND REMAINED ON UNTIL IGNITION TURNED OFF. NOW NO WARNING LIGHT NOR DIAGNOSTIC CODE ...

Jul 29, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 81,755 mi

VEHICLE CAME TO A DEAD STOP WHEN BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AT 40MPH IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC. VERY DIFFICULT TO GET VEHICLE OFF ROAD ONTO SHOULDER. ESP/BAS LIGHT CAME AND REMAINED ON UNTIL IGNITION TURNED OFF. NOW NO WARNING LIGHT NOR DIAGNOSTIC CODE ...

Jul 25, 2016 Service Brakes 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Jul 25, 2016 Power Train 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Jul 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Jul 25, 2016 Service Brakes 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Jul 25, 2016 Power Train 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Jul 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 163,230 mi

DURING BRAKING THE BAS/ESP WILL COME ON CAUSING NO ACCELERATION WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. ALMOST RESULTING IN 2 ACCIDENTS. ONLY TUNING OFF AND THE THE VEHICLE WILL TEMPORALLY FIX THE ISSUE.

Apr 9, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 112,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, VEHICLE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING (WARNING FOR ESP AND ABS) AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT... I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ASSUMED I HAD A BLOW OUT... BUT ALL TIRES WERE FINE AND NO ISSUES... TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND DROVE ABOUT 13 MILES THEN TU...

Apr 9, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, VEHICLE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING (WARNING FOR ESP AND ABS) AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT... I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ASSUMED I HAD A BLOW OUT... BUT ALL TIRES WERE FINE AND NO ISSUES... TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND DROVE ABOUT 13 MILES THEN TU...

Apr 9, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 112,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, VEHICLE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING (WARNING FOR ESP AND ABS) AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT... I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ASSUMED I HAD A BLOW OUT... BUT ALL TIRES WERE FINE AND NO ISSUES... TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND DROVE ABOUT 13 MILES THEN TU...

Apr 9, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 112,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, VEHICLE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING (WARNING FOR ESP AND ABS) AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT... I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ASSUMED I HAD A BLOW OUT... BUT ALL TIRES WERE FINE AND NO ISSUES... TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND DROVE ABOUT 13 MILES THEN TU...

Apr 1, 2016 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES APPLIED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150...

Apr 1, 2016 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE BRAKES APPLIED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150...

Jan 28, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ UPDATED...

Jan 28, 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 165,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 04/06/16*LJ UPDATED...

Oct 29, 2015 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TODAY AT APPROX 20-25 MPH BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED ON THEIR OWN AND MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND CAME TO A HALT. WAITED SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DROVE ON THE 101 AND 405 FREEWAYS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DROVE LATER ON THE SAME DAY, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS ...

Oct 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 181,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TODAY AT APPROX 20-25 MPH BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED ON THEIR OWN AND MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND CAME TO A HALT. WAITED SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DROVE ON THE 101 AND 405 FREEWAYS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DROVE LATER ON THE SAME DAY, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS ...

Oct 29, 2015 Service Brakes 181,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TODAY AT APPROX 20-25 MPH BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED ON THEIR OWN AND MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND CAME TO A HALT. WAITED SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DROVE ON THE 101 AND 405 FREEWAYS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DROVE LATER ON THE SAME DAY, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS ...

Oct 29, 2015 Unknown Or Other 181,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TODAY AT APPROX 20-25 MPH BRAKES SUDDENLY APPLIED ON THEIR OWN AND MY VEHICLE SWERVED AND CAME TO A HALT. WAITED SEVERAL MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. DROVE ON THE 101 AND 405 FREEWAYS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. DROVE LATER ON THE SAME DAY, AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS ...

Sep 23, 2015 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

Sep 23, 2015 Service Brakes 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU...

Jun 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND SHE BURNED RUBBER ON THE ROAD BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP, HOWEVER SHE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE. I WAS JUST THANKING GOD ANOTHER CAR WAS NOT COMING THE OTHER WAY. I WON'T LET HER DRIVE IT AND ORDERED A YAW SENSOR FOR IT BECA...

Jun 7, 2015 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

SHE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND SHE BURNED RUBBER ON THE ROAD BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO STOP, HOWEVER SHE WAS IN THE OTHER LANE. I WAS JUST THANKING GOD ANOTHER CAR WAS NOT COMING THE OTHER WAY. I WON'T LET HER DRIVE IT AND ORDERED A YAW SENSOR FOR IT BECA...

Jun 1, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

SAME STORY AS I'VE SEEN THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THE INTERNET AND YOU CLAIM NOT ENOUGH OCCURRENCES! I'M ON THE INTERSTATE, GOING 70 MPH. WEATHER IS GOOD, TRAFFIC IS LIGHT (THANK GOD!) AND MY BREAKS SLAM ON. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, SO I'M ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED. TH...

Jun 1, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

SAME STORY AS I'VE SEEN THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THE INTERNET AND YOU CLAIM NOT ENOUGH OCCURRENCES! I'M ON THE INTERSTATE, GOING 70 MPH. WEATHER IS GOOD, TRAFFIC IS LIGHT (THANK GOD!) AND MY BREAKS SLAM ON. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, SO I'M ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED. TH...

Jun 1, 2015 Service Brakes 185,000 mi

SAME STORY AS I'VE SEEN THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THE INTERNET AND YOU CLAIM NOT ENOUGH OCCURRENCES! I'M ON THE INTERSTATE, GOING 70 MPH. WEATHER IS GOOD, TRAFFIC IS LIGHT (THANK GOD!) AND MY BREAKS SLAM ON. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, SO I'M ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED. TH...

Jun 1, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 185,000 mi

SAME STORY AS I'VE SEEN THOUSANDS OF TIMES ON THE INTERNET AND YOU CLAIM NOT ENOUGH OCCURRENCES! I'M ON THE INTERSTATE, GOING 70 MPH. WEATHER IS GOOD, TRAFFIC IS LIGHT (THANK GOD!) AND MY BREAKS SLAM ON. THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, SO I'M ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE BEING REAR ENDED. TH...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 180,557 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE ESB WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,557.

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes 180,557 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE ESB WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,557.

Dec 20, 2014 Service Brakes 118,832 mi

THIS IS A SEQUEL REPORT TO MY ODI 10664733 OF 12/16/2014. TWO INCIDENTS ARE IDENTICAL. THE EARLIER INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ODOMETER READING 118,714; THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 118,832, 118 MILES LATER. I WAS ON I-280 SOUTHBOUND APPROX. 53 MILES SOUTH OF SF. AROUND 1PM, A SUDDEN EXTRAORDINARILY FO...

Dec 20, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,832 mi

THIS IS A SEQUEL REPORT TO MY ODI 10664733 OF 12/16/2014. TWO INCIDENTS ARE IDENTICAL. THE EARLIER INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ODOMETER READING 118,714; THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 118,832, 118 MILES LATER. I WAS ON I-280 SOUTHBOUND APPROX. 53 MILES SOUTH OF SF. AROUND 1PM, A SUDDEN EXTRAORDINARILY FO...

Dec 20, 2014 Service Brakes 118,832 mi

THIS IS A SEQUEL REPORT TO MY ODI 10664733 OF 12/16/2014. TWO INCIDENTS ARE IDENTICAL. THE EARLIER INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ODOMETER READING 118,714; THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 118,832, 118 MILES LATER. I WAS ON I-280 SOUTHBOUND APPROX. 53 MILES SOUTH OF SF. AROUND 1PM, A SUDDEN EXTRAORDINARILY FO...

Dec 20, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,832 mi

THIS IS A SEQUEL REPORT TO MY ODI 10664733 OF 12/16/2014. TWO INCIDENTS ARE IDENTICAL. THE EARLIER INCIDENT HAPPENED AT ODOMETER READING 118,714; THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED AT 118,832, 118 MILES LATER. I WAS ON I-280 SOUTHBOUND APPROX. 53 MILES SOUTH OF SF. AROUND 1PM, A SUDDEN EXTRAORDINARILY FO...

Dec 16, 2014 Service Brakes 118,714 mi

I WAS ON CALIF HWY1 NORTHBOUND APPROX 20 MILES SOUTH OF SF, DOING 45MPH, AROUND 1:00PM. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED IN A FIERCE FORCE, WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO TRAVELING TWO TO THREE FEET. I FELT ALL THE FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED FIRM. I DID NOT E...

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,714 mi

I WAS ON CALIF HWY1 NORTHBOUND APPROX 20 MILES SOUTH OF SF, DOING 45MPH, AROUND 1:00PM. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED IN A FIERCE FORCE, WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO TRAVELING TWO TO THREE FEET. I FELT ALL THE FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED FIRM. I DID NOT E...

Dec 16, 2014 Service Brakes 118,714 mi

I WAS ON CALIF HWY1 NORTHBOUND APPROX 20 MILES SOUTH OF SF, DOING 45MPH, AROUND 1:00PM. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED IN A FIERCE FORCE, WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO TRAVELING TWO TO THREE FEET. I FELT ALL THE FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED FIRM. I DID NOT E...

Dec 16, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 118,714 mi

I WAS ON CALIF HWY1 NORTHBOUND APPROX 20 MILES SOUTH OF SF, DOING 45MPH, AROUND 1:00PM. ALL OF A SUDDEN, BRAKES WERE ACTIVATED IN A FIERCE FORCE, WHICH BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO TRAVELING TWO TO THREE FEET. I FELT ALL THE FOUR WHEELS WERE LOCKED FIRM. I DID NOT E...

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes 78,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIED STRONG BRAKING FORCE BY ITSELF (MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THAT TIME). DURING THAT INSTANCE, THE CAR ALSO WENT OUT OF STEER. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO AVOID ME WITHOUT REAR ENDED INTO MY...

Nov 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 78,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIED STRONG BRAKING FORCE BY ITSELF (MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THAT TIME). DURING THAT INSTANCE, THE CAR ALSO WENT OUT OF STEER. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO AVOID ME WITHOUT REAR ENDED INTO MY...

Nov 4, 2014 Service Brakes 78,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIED STRONG BRAKING FORCE BY ITSELF (MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THAT TIME). DURING THAT INSTANCE, THE CAR ALSO WENT OUT OF STEER. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO AVOID ME WITHOUT REAR ENDED INTO MY...

Nov 4, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 78,500 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON A LOCAL STREET BETWEEN 25 AND 30 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY APPLIED STRONG BRAKING FORCE BY ITSELF (MY FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AT THAT TIME). DURING THAT INSTANCE, THE CAR ALSO WENT OUT OF STEER. FORTUNATELY, THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO AVOID ME WITHOUT REAR ENDED INTO MY...

Jun 15, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LOCKING UP WHEN I'M DRIVING AND MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN REAL FAST .I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND . I HAVE TO TRAVEL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HWY SO WHEN IT LOCKS UP I CAN TRY TO GET OFF ROAD. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL LOCK UP. ITS SCARY. *JS

Jun 15, 2014 Service Brakes 60,000 mi

RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LOCKING UP WHEN I'M DRIVING AND MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN REAL FAST .I ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND . I HAVE TO TRAVEL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HWY SO WHEN IT LOCKS UP I CAN TRY TO GET OFF ROAD. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL LOCK UP. ITS SCARY. *JS

May 7, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

THEN ON DEC 28, 2012 I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM SACRAMENTO, CA TO MY HOME IN SAN LEANDRO, CA. I WAS ON THE 580 FREEWAY IN LIVERMORE GOING AROUND 75 MILES IN THE FAST LANE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKE ON ITS OWN. THIS TIME IT WAS A SUDDEN AND SEVERE BRAKING ACTION. IT CAUSED THE TIRES AND BRAKES TO SMOKE...

May 7, 2014 Service Brakes 145,000 mi

THEN ON DEC 28, 2012 I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM SACRAMENTO, CA TO MY HOME IN SAN LEANDRO, CA. I WAS ON THE 580 FREEWAY IN LIVERMORE GOING AROUND 75 MILES IN THE FAST LANE AND THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKE ON ITS OWN. THIS TIME IT WAS A SUDDEN AND SEVERE BRAKING ACTION. IT CAUSED THE TIRES AND BRAKES TO SMOKE...

Dec 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 15, 2013 Service Brakes 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 15, 2013 Service Brakes 134,850 mi

I AM HAVING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WITH A ESP BAS LIGHT COMING ON AND LOCKING FRONT BRAKE CAUSING THE ABS TO COME ON AND STOP SUV. TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND ALMOST GETTING REAR ENDED WITH MY KIDS IN CAR. CONTACTED MERCEDES DEALER AND CANT GUARANTEE WHAT PROBLEM IS ALREADY CHA...

Dec 4, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND AN EXCLAMATION POINT ICON ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL GRINDING WHEN BRAKING FROM VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BRAKES WOULD ALSO SEIZE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE...

Dec 4, 2013 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AND AN EXCLAMATION POINT ICON ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL GRINDING WHEN BRAKING FROM VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BRAKES WOULD ALSO SEIZE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE...

Sep 3, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT KILLED TODAY!!! I WAS DRIVING MY MERZ ML320 WHEN I FELT THE CAR VIBRATE, HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS STUCK, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ALL BY ITSELF AND THEN FELT THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT VIOLENTLY AND INTO THE RIGHT LANE OF A BIG TRUCK BARELY MISSING HIM. THE DRIVER OF THAT TRUCK BLEW ...

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT KILLED TODAY!!! I WAS DRIVING MY MERZ ML320 WHEN I FELT THE CAR VIBRATE, HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS STUCK, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ALL BY ITSELF AND THEN FELT THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT VIOLENTLY AND INTO THE RIGHT LANE OF A BIG TRUCK BARELY MISSING HIM. THE DRIVER OF THAT TRUCK BLEW ...

Sep 3, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT KILLED TODAY!!! I WAS DRIVING MY MERZ ML320 WHEN I FELT THE CAR VIBRATE, HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS STUCK, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ALL BY ITSELF AND THEN FELT THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT VIOLENTLY AND INTO THE RIGHT LANE OF A BIG TRUCK BARELY MISSING HIM. THE DRIVER OF THAT TRUCK BLEW ...

Sep 3, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

I ALMOST GOT KILLED TODAY!!! I WAS DRIVING MY MERZ ML320 WHEN I FELT THE CAR VIBRATE, HEARD A NOISE AS IF SOMETHING WAS STUCK, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ALL BY ITSELF AND THEN FELT THE CAR PULL TO THE RIGHT VIOLENTLY AND INTO THE RIGHT LANE OF A BIG TRUCK BARELY MISSING HIM. THE DRIVER OF THAT TRUCK BLEW ...

Aug 8, 2013 Steering 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Aug 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Aug 8, 2013 Steering 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Aug 8, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Aug 8, 2013 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BRAKES SEEMED TO LOCK UP. MY VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AND I HEARD THIS AWFUL GRINDING NOISE. I WAS NARROWLY MISSED BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AS THE JERK SLAMMED MY VEHICLE TO A HALT AND TURNED MY WHEELS CAUSING MY STE...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes 94,527 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45MPH, THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND YAW RATE SENSOR FAILED. I WAS NARROWLY ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER SEARCHING MANY ONLINE MERCEDES FORUMS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR 2000-2001 ML MODELS AND ...

Jul 29, 2013 Suspension 94,527 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45MPH, THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND YAW RATE SENSOR FAILED. I WAS NARROWLY ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER SEARCHING MANY ONLINE MERCEDES FORUMS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR 2000-2001 ML MODELS AND ...

Jul 29, 2013 Service Brakes 94,527 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45MPH, THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND YAW RATE SENSOR FAILED. I WAS NARROWLY ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER SEARCHING MANY ONLINE MERCEDES FORUMS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR 2000-2001 ML MODELS AND ...

Jul 29, 2013 Suspension 94,527 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AT 45MPH, THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED AND THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM AND YAW RATE SENSOR FAILED. I WAS NARROWLY ABLE TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER SEARCHING MANY ONLINE MERCEDES FORUMS, THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR 2000-2001 ML MODELS AND ...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes 108,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL . ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO TOTALLY APPLY THE BRAKES ALL BY ITSELF AND LUNGED TO A STOP . THE CAR BEHIND ME BARELY MISSED HITTING THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE . I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND AN...

May 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL . ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO TOTALLY APPLY THE BRAKES ALL BY ITSELF AND LUNGED TO A STOP . THE CAR BEHIND ME BARELY MISSED HITTING THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE . I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND AN...

May 15, 2013 Service Brakes 108,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL . ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO TOTALLY APPLY THE BRAKES ALL BY ITSELF AND LUNGED TO A STOP . THE CAR BEHIND ME BARELY MISSED HITTING THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE . I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND AN...

May 15, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 108,258 mi

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH WITH MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL . ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO TOTALLY APPLY THE BRAKES ALL BY ITSELF AND LUNGED TO A STOP . THE CAR BEHIND ME BARELY MISSED HITTING THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE . I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND AN...

Apr 8, 2013 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/23/13*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER,...

Apr 8, 2013 Visibility 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/23/13*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER,...

Mar 24, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 63,000 mi

WHILE I AM DRIVING I NOTED IT IS HARD TO ACCELERATE AND YELLOW HAZARD LIGHT CAME ON AN DI HEARD NOISE AND CAR WILL NOT MOVE. I WAITED FEW MINUTES I NOTICED THE BAS/ESP CAME ON AND I RESUME DRIVING. THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES, I NOTICED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH BETWEEN 85-90, IF THE BAS;ESP WILL N...

Mar 24, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 63,000 mi

WHILE I AM DRIVING I NOTED IT IS HARD TO ACCELERATE AND YELLOW HAZARD LIGHT CAME ON AN DI HEARD NOISE AND CAR WILL NOT MOVE. I WAITED FEW MINUTES I NOTICED THE BAS/ESP CAME ON AND I RESUME DRIVING. THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES, I NOTICED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH BETWEEN 85-90, IF THE BAS;ESP WILL N...

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP WAS REPLACED IN 2005 DUE TO AN UNUSUAL NOISE BEING EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. MOST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILU...

Jan 22, 2013 Steering 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP WAS REPLACED IN 2005 DUE TO AN UNUSUAL NOISE BEING EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. MOST RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILU...

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10 mi

BAS/ESP CAME ON AGAIN HAD A 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 ( BOUGHT THIS NEW IN 2001) 63K MILES, BAS/ESP ON ACTING STRANGELY . FIRST IT WAS REPLACED BY MERCEDES DEALER IN ILLINOIS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON BUT THEN LATTER IT COMES AGAIN. BEFORE THE PANEL DASH BOARD BAS/ESP CAME ON, IT SEEMS THE WHEEL LOCKED A...

Jan 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10 mi

BAS/ESP CAME ON AGAIN HAD A 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 ( BOUGHT THIS NEW IN 2001) 63K MILES, BAS/ESP ON ACTING STRANGELY . FIRST IT WAS REPLACED BY MERCEDES DEALER IN ILLINOIS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON BUT THEN LATTER IT COMES AGAIN. BEFORE THE PANEL DASH BOARD BAS/ESP CAME ON, IT SEEMS THE WHEEL LOCKED A...

Oct 2, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Oct 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Oct 2, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Oct 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Oct 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 215,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING VIOLENTLY APPLIED UNEVEN POWER TO DIFFERENT WHEELS, BRAKE AND SPED UP. ORIGINALLY I THOUGHT WE WERE HAVING AN EARTHQUAKE AS I WAS TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER CAR. AFTER ABOUT 15 SECONDS AS I SLOWED CAR RESUMED NORMA...

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 75,830 mi

MY DAD WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND WE HAD JUST COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND JUST AS WE CROSSED THE INTERSECTION, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I THOUGHT MY DAD HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND O...

Sep 7, 2012 Service Brakes 75,830 mi

MY DAD WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND WE HAD JUST COME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND JUST AS WE CROSSED THE INTERSECTION, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I THOUGHT MY DAD HAD SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES, BUT HE HAD HIS FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND O...

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 114,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ESP AND BAS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ABS AND THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATE...

Sep 6, 2012 Suspension 114,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ESP AND BAS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ABS AND THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATE...

Sep 6, 2012 Service Brakes 114,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ESP AND BAS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ABS AND THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATE...

Sep 6, 2012 Suspension 114,970 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ESP AND BAS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE ABS AND THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATE...

Jul 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jul 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jul 19, 2012 Electrical System 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jul 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jul 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jul 19, 2012 Electrical System 182,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MAY 14, 2012, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT FULL FREEWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SELF-INITIATED A CONTINUOUS BRAKE ACTIVATION WITHOUT ME PRESSING ON THE BRAKES OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION. THE VEHICLE'S SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED AND SUSTAINED BRAKING ACTION RESULTED IN A NEAR-COLLIS...

Jun 5, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40-45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ENGAGED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT LATER THAT DAY, THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Jun 5, 2012 Service Brakes 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40-45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ENGAGED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT LATER THAT DAY, THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...

Jun 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 182,741 mi

REFERENCE ODI 10457817 I HAVE SINCE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MERCEDES CORP. STATING THE FUEL PUMP FIRE IS DUE TO AGE AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I ASKED HOW A FIRE INSIDE A FUEL TANK CAN BE NORMAL FOR ANY REASON. THEY WOULD ONLY REPEAT THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. I CANNOT GET RID O...

Jun 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 182,741 mi

REFERENCE ODI 10457817 I HAVE SINCE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MERCEDES CORP. STATING THE FUEL PUMP FIRE IS DUE TO AGE AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I ASKED HOW A FIRE INSIDE A FUEL TANK CAN BE NORMAL FOR ANY REASON. THEY WOULD ONLY REPEAT THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. I CANNOT GET RID O...

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 182,741 mi

MY ML320 VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS ROUND TRIP THEN PARKED FOR THE EVENING. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER DOING AN EXHAUSTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE. I REMOVED THE FUEL PUMP FROM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. I SAW THAT ...

May 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 182,741 mi

MY ML320 VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE HOURS ROUND TRIP THEN PARKED FOR THE EVENING. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. AFTER DOING AN EXHAUSTIVE DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE. I REMOVED THE FUEL PUMP FROM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. I SAW THAT ...

Apr 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY COAST TO A STOP, WHEN HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE ...

Apr 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY COAST TO A STOP, WHEN HE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE ...

Mar 14, 2012 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE FIRE DEP...

Mar 14, 2012 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE FIRE DEP...

Jan 6, 2012 Suspension 52,962 mi

MY ML320 HAS 101,260 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 4 TIMES FOR THIS VEHICLE. I KEEP IT GARAGED, SERVICE IT REGULARLY, AND DRIVE BETWEEN 10K AND 12K A YEAR. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER ...

Jan 6, 2012 Suspension 52,962 mi

MY ML320 HAS 101,260 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 4 TIMES FOR THIS VEHICLE. I KEEP IT GARAGED, SERVICE IT REGULARLY, AND DRIVE BETWEEN 10K AND 12K A YEAR. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND AN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER ...

Jan 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

AT ABOUT 10 TO 25 MILES PER HOURS MY CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKES AND CHANGES DIRECTION BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ANY PEDAL. *TR

Jan 3, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

AT ABOUT 10 TO 25 MILES PER HOURS MY CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKES AND CHANGES DIRECTION BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ANY PEDAL. *TR

Jan 3, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

AT ABOUT 10 TO 25 MILES PER HOURS MY CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKES AND CHANGES DIRECTION BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ANY PEDAL. *TR

Jan 3, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 130,000 mi

AT ABOUT 10 TO 25 MILES PER HOURS MY CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY BRAKES AND CHANGES DIRECTION BY ITSELF WITHOUT PRESSING ANY PEDAL. *TR

Sep 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND WAS ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR IF THERE W...

Sep 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND WAS ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. THERE WAS NO MENTION OF WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR IF THERE W...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000... UPDATED 10/14/11 *B...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Other 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000... UPDATED 10/14/11 *B...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000... UPDATED 10/14/11 *B...

Aug 30, 2011 Fuel System, Other 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD READ EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000... UPDATED 10/14/11 *B...

Aug 26, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 169,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE APPLIES FULL BRAKING POWER (WITHOUT THE DRIVER TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DOES NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPS COMPLETELY. WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENS, IT IS VIOLENT AND SUDDEN AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF ...

Aug 26, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 169,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE APPLIES FULL BRAKING POWER (WITHOUT THE DRIVER TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND DOES NOT RELEASE UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPS COMPLETELY. WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENS, IT IS VIOLENT AND SUDDEN AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF ...

Aug 14, 2011 Power Train 83,208 mi

I WAS DRIVING A MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 ON AUGUST 02, 2011. THE CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I GOT STUCK ON THE INNER LANE OF HOMESTEAD RD, CUPERTINO, CA. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY, OTHERWISE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT MY CAR TOWED TO THE M...

Aug 14, 2011 Power Train 83,208 mi

I WAS DRIVING A MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 ON AUGUST 02, 2011. THE CAR ENGINE SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I GOT STUCK ON THE INNER LANE OF HOMESTEAD RD, CUPERTINO, CA. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT ON A HIGHWAY, OTHERWISE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO ME. I GOT MY CAR TOWED TO THE M...

Jun 28, 2011 Wheels

2001 MERCEDES ML320. CONSUMER STATES RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND STARTS TO SLIDE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE SOME SENSORS, BUT COULDN'T GUARANT...

Jun 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 MERCEDES ML320. CONSUMER STATES RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND STARTS TO SLIDE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE SOME SENSORS, BUT COULDN'T GUARANT...

Jun 28, 2011 Wheels

2001 MERCEDES ML320. CONSUMER STATES RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND STARTS TO SLIDE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE SOME SENSORS, BUT COULDN'T GUARANT...

Jun 28, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 MERCEDES ML320. CONSUMER STATES RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LOCKS UP AND STARTS TO SLIDE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. *TGW THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE SOME SENSORS, BUT COULDN'T GUARANT...

Jun 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BT TAPPING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND AS A RE...

Jun 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BT TAPPING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND AS A RE...

Jun 7, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BT TAPPING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND AS A RE...

Jun 7, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL BT TAPPING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND AS A RE...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND THE ESP/DAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE YAW SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO ...

Jun 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING AND THE ESP/DAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE YAW SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO ...

Feb 24, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 109,470 mi

MY SON AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING MY 2001 MERCEDES ML320 (109,470 MILES) DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN CHARLESTON, SC ON A CLEAR, CALM SAT. AFTERNOON AT 70 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKED WITHOUT WARNING, PRACTICALLY THROWING THEM INTO THE DASHBOARD. ESP/BAS CODE WAS LIT. MY SON WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHI...

Feb 24, 2011 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 109,470 mi

MY SON AND DAUGHTER WERE DRIVING MY 2001 MERCEDES ML320 (109,470 MILES) DOWN THE INTERSTATE IN CHARLESTON, SC ON A CLEAR, CALM SAT. AFTERNOON AT 70 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKED WITHOUT WARNING, PRACTICALLY THROWING THEM INTO THE DASHBOARD. ESP/BAS CODE WAS LIT. MY SON WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHI...

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

2001 MB ML320 WHEN PUSH THE BRAKE THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGED THE CAR DID NOT STOP HAD TO PUSH THE GEAR TO N. *TR

Feb 23, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 161,000 mi

2001 MB ML320 WHEN PUSH THE BRAKE THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGED THE CAR DID NOT STOP HAD TO PUSH THE GEAR TO N. *TR

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STOP ACCELERATING; THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD PERFORM AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VE...

Oct 12, 2010 Electrical System 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STOP ACCELERATING; THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD PERFORM AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE VE...

Sep 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 10,179 mi

MAKE-MERCEDES-BENZ YEAR 2001 SUV ML320 IT BRAKES BY IT SELF WHILE IN MOTION: IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER HE CLAIMED THAT THE BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE HAD MALFUNCTIONED HE PUT A NEW ONE AND AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK IT AGAIN BRAKED IT SELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS I WAS ...

Sep 15, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 10,179 mi

MAKE-MERCEDES-BENZ YEAR 2001 SUV ML320 IT BRAKES BY IT SELF WHILE IN MOTION: IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER HE CLAIMED THAT THE BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE HAD MALFUNCTIONED HE PUT A NEW ONE AND AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK IT AGAIN BRAKED IT SELF WHILE I WAS DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS I WAS ...

Aug 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

MERCEDES BENZ HAS A SERIOUS DESIGN AND QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILS CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ACCELERATE. THE MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE MANAGER AND LEAD MECHANIC BOTH ACKNOWLEDGED AND EXPLAINED THIS PROBLEM TO ME NOTING THAT CURRENT MODELS COULD SUFFER FROM THE SAM...

Aug 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 95,000 mi

MERCEDES BENZ HAS A SERIOUS DESIGN AND QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKE SWITCH FAILS CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL TO ACCELERATE. THE MERCEDES BENZ SERVICE MANAGER AND LEAD MECHANIC BOTH ACKNOWLEDGED AND EXPLAINED THIS PROBLEM TO ME NOTING THAT CURRENT MODELS COULD SUFFER FROM THE SAM...

Aug 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES ML320 BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE THEMSELVES AT ALL SPEEDS. ESP/BAS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT 70+ MPH LOCKING BOTH BACK WHEELS ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES ML320 BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE THEMSELVES AT ALL SPEEDS. ESP/BAS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT 70+ MPH LOCKING BOTH BACK WHEELS ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES ML320 BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE THEMSELVES AT ALL SPEEDS. ESP/BAS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT 70+ MPH LOCKING BOTH BACK WHEELS ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Aug 26, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 140,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES ML320 BRAKES WOULD ACTIVATE THEMSELVES AT ALL SPEEDS. ESP/BAS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND TRIANGLE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AT 70+ MPH LOCKING BOTH BACK WHEELS ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Traction Control System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FIRST TIME AT 45 MPH, SECOND AT 5 MPH, THIRD AT 25 MPH, THE ESP - ELECTRONIC SLIP PROTECTION SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE IN MY 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 AND BRING ME TO A GRINDING HALT BY AUTOMATICALLY PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. THIS COULD VERY ...

Jul 19, 2010 Traction Control System 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FIRST TIME AT 45 MPH, SECOND AT 5 MPH, THIRD AT 25 MPH, THE ESP - ELECTRONIC SLIP PROTECTION SYSTEM WOULD ENGAGE IN MY 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 AND BRING ME TO A GRINDING HALT BY AUTOMATICALLY PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE GAS. THIS COULD VERY ...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash 97,950 mi

MY 2001 MERCEDES ML320 SUV DEVELOPED A DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHEREBY THE KEY CAME OUT WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION. IN JUNE 2009, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE KEY CAME OUT WHEN THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF PARK. AFTE...

Jul 2, 2010 Electrical System Crash 97,950 mi

MY 2001 MERCEDES ML320 SUV DEVELOPED A DEFECT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHEREBY THE KEY CAME OUT WHILE THE CAR WAS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION. IN JUNE 2009, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IGNITION TURNED OFF. I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT THE KEY CAME OUT WHEN THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF PARK. AFTE...

Jun 10, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 150,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I JUST HAD A SMALL ACCIDENT ON JUNE 08TH, 2010 IN PHOENIX AZ. IT INVOLVED MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. FACTS: ON JUNE 8TH, 2010 I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (HOV LANE) WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED. THE BRAKES JUST ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING AND OR ...

Jun 10, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 150,000 mi

MY NAME IS [XXX] AND I JUST HAD A SMALL ACCIDENT ON JUNE 08TH, 2010 IN PHOENIX AZ. IT INVOLVED MY 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. FACTS: ON JUNE 8TH, 2010 I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON THE FREEWAY (HOV LANE) WHEN THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL LOCKED. THE BRAKES JUST ENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING AND OR ...

Apr 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,970 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES ML WHICH HAD THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY PAID $1,268 TO GET THIS FIXED BEFORE DRIVING IT ANYWHERE. WE TOLD THE DEALER WE WOULD BE GOING ON A 600 MILE TRIP. IT SEEMED TO BE FIXED, BUT AFTER SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING ON THE WAY BACK FOR HOURS THE B...

Apr 9, 2010 Traction Control System 92,970 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES ML WHICH HAD THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY PAID $1,268 TO GET THIS FIXED BEFORE DRIVING IT ANYWHERE. WE TOLD THE DEALER WE WOULD BE GOING ON A 600 MILE TRIP. IT SEEMED TO BE FIXED, BUT AFTER SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING ON THE WAY BACK FOR HOURS THE B...

Apr 9, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,970 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES ML WHICH HAD THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY PAID $1,268 TO GET THIS FIXED BEFORE DRIVING IT ANYWHERE. WE TOLD THE DEALER WE WOULD BE GOING ON A 600 MILE TRIP. IT SEEMED TO BE FIXED, BUT AFTER SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING ON THE WAY BACK FOR HOURS THE B...

Apr 9, 2010 Traction Control System 92,970 mi

WE BOUGHT A USED MERCEDES ML WHICH HAD THE BAS/ESP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND IMMEDIATELY PAID $1,268 TO GET THIS FIXED BEFORE DRIVING IT ANYWHERE. WE TOLD THE DEALER WE WOULD BE GOING ON A 600 MILE TRIP. IT SEEMED TO BE FIXED, BUT AFTER SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING ON THE WAY BACK FOR HOURS THE B...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55,438 mi

I LIGHTLY TAPPED MY ACCELERATOR TO EDGE MY CAR UP THE CURB TO DRIVE ONTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS IN FULL THROTTLE. I QUICKLY STOMPED ON MY BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WAS LIKE HOLDING BACK A CREW OF HORSES. I HAD TO BRAKE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLO...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 55,438 mi

I LIGHTLY TAPPED MY ACCELERATOR TO EDGE MY CAR UP THE CURB TO DRIVE ONTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND IN A FRACTION OF A SECOND MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE WAS IN FULL THROTTLE. I QUICKLY STOMPED ON MY BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BUT IT WAS LIKE HOLDING BACK A CREW OF HORSES. I HAD TO BRAKE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLO...

Jan 31, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I95 IN FLORIDA ON DEC 26, 2009, MY CAR'S BRAKES SUDDENLY AND REPEATEDLY (3 TIMES) ENGAGED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT WARNING. MY TIRES LOCKED UP ONE TIRE AT A TIME CAUSING ME TO COMPLETELY LOOSE CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE (ML320 ' 2001). REPLACED A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR. *TR

Jan 31, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I95 IN FLORIDA ON DEC 26, 2009, MY CAR'S BRAKES SUDDENLY AND REPEATEDLY (3 TIMES) ENGAGED ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT WARNING. MY TIRES LOCKED UP ONE TIRE AT A TIME CAUSING ME TO COMPLETELY LOOSE CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE (ML320 ' 2001). REPLACED A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR. *TR

Nov 7, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 ML320 IN WHICH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ELECTRONICALLY AND THE CAR CAME TO A STAND STILL. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES CAUSED THE SUV TO VEER IN ANOTHER LAN...

Nov 7, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 ML320 IN WHICH THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON. WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED ELECTRONICALLY AND THE CAR CAME TO A STAND STILL. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES CAUSED THE SUV TO VEER IN ANOTHER LAN...

Oct 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BRAKES ACTIVATED WITHOUT INTENTION, AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING. HE THEN HEARD METAL GRINDING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 65000.

Oct 19, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BRAKES ACTIVATED WITHOUT INTENTION, AND THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING. HE THEN HEARD METAL GRINDING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 65000.

Aug 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 107,600 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 DAYS, MY 2001 ML320 UPON DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH +, BRAKES LOCK UP SUDDENLY BY THEMSELVES. IT ABOUT THROWS YOU THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. TRIANGLE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES. AFTERWARD BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. I WAS DRIVING ...

Aug 27, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 107,600 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 DAYS, MY 2001 ML320 UPON DRIVING @ APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH +, BRAKES LOCK UP SUDDENLY BY THEMSELVES. IT ABOUT THROWS YOU THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. TRIANGLE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FLASHES. AFTERWARD BAS/ESP LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. I WAS DRIVING ...

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT LANE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HER LANE BUT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PRESSED ON THE BREAK PEDAL BUT THEY FELL STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. SHE GRABBED THE STEERING...

Aug 25, 2009 Steering 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT LANE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HER LANE BUT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PRESSED ON THE BREAK PEDAL BUT THEY FELL STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. SHE GRABBED THE STEERING...

Aug 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT LANE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HER LANE BUT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PRESSED ON THE BREAK PEDAL BUT THEY FELL STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. SHE GRABBED THE STEERING...

Aug 25, 2009 Steering 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES ML320. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT LANE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE BACK INTO HER LANE BUT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PRESSED ON THE BREAK PEDAL BUT THEY FELL STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. SHE GRABBED THE STEERING...

Jun 2, 2009 Steering 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE ESP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT ...

Jun 2, 2009 Steering 111,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE ESP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT ...

Mar 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THE SAME AS AN EXISTING CASE #PE07007. AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKE SWITCH AND YAW SENSORS STATED IN THE COMPLAINT AS BEING THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT - THE PROBLEMS PERSIST. *TR

Mar 30, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS THE SAME AS AN EXISTING CASE #PE07007. AFTER CHANGING THE BRAKE SWITCH AND YAW SENSORS STATED IN THE COMPLAINT AS BEING THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT - THE PROBLEMS PERSIST. *TR

Mar 24, 2009 Steering 72,839 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED AT THE LOCAL DEALER. THE HOSE AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER...

Mar 24, 2009 Steering 72,839 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND HAD THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED AT THE LOCAL DEALER. THE HOSE AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER...

Mar 6, 2009 Steering 120,494 mi

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 HAS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING PUMP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HOSE AND CLAMP BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED PREVIOUSLY AND RAN COMPLETELY DRY AND WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOI...

Mar 6, 2009 Steering 120,494 mi

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 HAS A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING PUMP. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE HOSE AND CLAMP BUT REFUSED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD FAILED PREVIOUSLY AND RAN COMPLETELY DRY AND WAS MAKING A LOT OF NOI...

Feb 2, 2009 Steering 50,804 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A PARKING LOT, SHE COULD NOT PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Feb 2, 2009 Steering 50,804 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE A PARKING LOT, SHE COULD NOT PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CHEMICALS CAUSED SEVERE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT ARM. HE H...

Jan 30, 2009 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CHEMICALS CAUSED SEVERE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT ARM. HE H...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CHEMICALS CAUSED SEVERE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT ARM. HE H...

Jan 30, 2009 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE CHEMICALS CAUSED SEVERE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT ARM. HE H...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH IN TRAFFIC, ESP WARNING LAMP IN SPEEDOMETER ILLUMINATED AND BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STOP AND GO UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO CROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO EXIT TO THE SHOULDER. VEHICLE WAS TURNED...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH IN TRAFFIC, ESP WARNING LAMP IN SPEEDOMETER ILLUMINATED AND BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED INTERMITTENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STOP AND GO UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO CROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO EXIT TO THE SHOULDER. VEHICLE WAS TURNED...

Aug 28, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,600 mi

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 INCIDENTS OF UNCOMMANDED BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY FOR A SECOND, IT FELT LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED. AND THE ESP LIGHT COME ON. THE LAST TI...

Aug 28, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 90,600 mi

2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 INCIDENTS OF UNCOMMANDED BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY SPEED OF 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY FOR A SECOND, IT FELT LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED. AND THE ESP LIGHT COME ON. THE LAST TI...

Aug 24, 2008 Seats 58,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. I HAVE 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320, AND FEW MONTHS AGO ONCE I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY DRIVER SEAT STARTED BURNING AND IT BURNT MY LEATHER SEAT, MY PANT AND MY SKIN. I JUST HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE HEARD THAT MANY OTHER ML OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I THI...

Aug 24, 2008 Seats 58,000 mi

2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320. I HAVE 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320, AND FEW MONTHS AGO ONCE I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF SUDDEN MY DRIVER SEAT STARTED BURNING AND IT BURNT MY LEATHER SEAT, MY PANT AND MY SKIN. I JUST HAVE 58,000 MILES ON MY CAR. I HAVE HEARD THAT MANY OTHER ML OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, I THI...

Jul 13, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. I WAS DRIVING STEADY AT 40 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS, IT RELEASED FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS THEN LOCKED UP AGAIN FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. THE ESP LIGHT (EXCLAMATION LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE LIGHTS UP AS WELL) I NEVER TOUCHED THE BRA...

Jul 13, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 105,000 mi

I HAVE AN 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. I WAS DRIVING STEADY AT 40 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 SECONDS, IT RELEASED FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS THEN LOCKED UP AGAIN FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. THE ESP LIGHT (EXCLAMATION LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE LIGHTS UP AS WELL) I NEVER TOUCHED THE BRA...

Apr 17, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,800 mi

THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION THAT THERE WOULD BE A FAILURE. THE ESP YAW SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND LOCKED UP A REAR BRAKE WHILE THE 2001 ML320 DOING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SWERVING SEVERAL TIMES AND PULLED TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I D...

Apr 17, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,800 mi

THERE WAS NO PRIOR INDICATION THAT THERE WOULD BE A FAILURE. THE ESP YAW SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED AND LOCKED UP A REAR BRAKE WHILE THE 2001 ML320 DOING ABOUT 70 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AFTER SWERVING SEVERAL TIMES AND PULLED TO THE LEFT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I D...

Feb 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS THE VEHICLE APPLIES BRAKES WITHOUT DRIVER EVEN TOUCHING THEM. THIS ML320 HAS DONE IT SEVERAL TIME WHILE ON THE FREEWAY AND DOES IT AT RANDOM WITH NO WARNING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS REALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT BUT THEY STATED...

Feb 7, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS THE VEHICLE APPLIES BRAKES WITHOUT DRIVER EVEN TOUCHING THEM. THIS ML320 HAS DONE IT SEVERAL TIME WHILE ON THE FREEWAY AND DOES IT AT RANDOM WITH NO WARNING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS REALLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IT LIKE THAT BUT THEY STATED...

Jul 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,821 mi

FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH. FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BAS ESP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Jul 12, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 48,821 mi

FRONT LEFT WHEEL LOCKED WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH. FOOT WAS NOT EVEN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BAS ESP LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON.*AK

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY WIFE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS DRIVING HER 2001 MERCEDES ML320 AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AT IMPACT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED, LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ROOF AT THE FRONT CORNER, THEN ROLLED OVER TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION. NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG IN THE VEHICLE A...

Mar 27, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY WIFE RAN INTO THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS DRIVING HER 2001 MERCEDES ML320 AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. AT IMPACT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED, LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ROOF AT THE FRONT CORNER, THEN ROLLED OVER TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION. NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG IN THE VEHICLE A...

Jan 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN WERE NEARLY KILLED. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING SENDING MY ML320 MERCEDES BENZ SKIDDING ACROSS TWO LANES BARELY AVOIDING A DEADLY CRASH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT. THEY CLAIM NO RESPONSIBILITY AND YET MY CAR SITS IN THE DR...

Jan 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN WERE NEARLY KILLED. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING SENDING MY ML320 MERCEDES BENZ SKIDDING ACROSS TWO LANES BARELY AVOIDING A DEADLY CRASH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO FIX IT. THEY CLAIM NO RESPONSIBILITY AND YET MY CAR SITS IN THE DR...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THIS STOPPED THE VEHICLE, AND CAUSED A COMPLETE STALLING OF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETER...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ABS ACTIVATED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THIS STOPPED THE VEHICLE, AND CAUSED A COMPLETE STALLING OF THE ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETER...

Nov 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,945 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS AT APPOX. 55000 MILES WHEN I WAS TOLD THE ABS PUMP WENT OUT. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INDEED NO LONGER IN WARRANTY, THIS PART IN MY ESTIMATION SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE FACTORY. THIS PART AFFECTS THE ABS SYSTEM, THE CORRECTIVE SLIPPAGE SYSTEM AND OVERALL HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SHOUL...

Nov 22, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54,945 mi

MY VEHICLE WAS AT APPOX. 55000 MILES WHEN I WAS TOLD THE ABS PUMP WENT OUT. WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INDEED NO LONGER IN WARRANTY, THIS PART IN MY ESTIMATION SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE FACTORY. THIS PART AFFECTS THE ABS SYSTEM, THE CORRECTIVE SLIPPAGE SYSTEM AND OVERALL HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. THIS SHOUL...

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Electrical System Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

Jun 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash 76,000 mi

SAFETY SYSTEM FAILURE, INCLUDING BRAKING ASSIST, SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS AND TEL-AIDE DUE TO COMPUTER CHIP FAILURE. CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS AFTER WHICH CUSTOMER PAID TO HAVE VEHICLE REVIEWED BUMPER TO BUMPER AND THE FAILING CHIP WAS REPLACED. DURING THIS TIME, THE DASH WARNING LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE ...

May 1, 2006 Seats 91,450 mi

1. DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME ON 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 320 WITH 91,500 MILES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARDS ON ITS TRACKWAY. 2. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND TAKE IT TO A SERVICING MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER. 3. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPLACED LEFT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ...

May 1, 2006 Seats 91,450 mi

1. DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME ON 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 320 WITH 91,500 MILES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK BACKWARDS ON ITS TRACKWAY. 2. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND TAKE IT TO A SERVICING MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER. 3. SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPLACED LEFT FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ...

Apr 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES BENZ 2001 ML320 AND THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAILED AROUND 15,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE BAS/ESP (BREAK ASSIST/ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING EACH SHORT OR LONG TRIPS AND GOES AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A WHILE AND REST...

Apr 18, 2006 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES BENZ 2001 ML320 AND THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAILED AROUND 15,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE BAS/ESP (BREAK ASSIST/ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING EACH SHORT OR LONG TRIPS AND GOES AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A WHILE AND REST...

Apr 18, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES BENZ 2001 ML320 AND THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAILED AROUND 15,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE BAS/ESP (BREAK ASSIST/ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING EACH SHORT OR LONG TRIPS AND GOES AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A WHILE AND REST...

Apr 18, 2006 Unknown Or Other 15,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES BENZ 2001 ML320 AND THE LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR FAILED AROUND 15,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE BAS/ESP (BREAK ASSIST/ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON DURING EACH SHORT OR LONG TRIPS AND GOES AWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR A WHILE AND REST...

Mar 22, 2006 Electrical System 50,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE LOCKS WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE REMOTE WORKED AND THE CAR STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND AN ABS SWITCH. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEA...

Mar 22, 2006 Electrical System 50,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE LOCKS WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE REMOTE WORKED AND THE CAR STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND AN ABS SWITCH. THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEA...

Mar 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,546 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING EXCESSIVE OIL. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS FRACTURED. THE BLOCK AND PISTON RINGS ARE BEING REPLACED. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - *NM

Mar 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,546 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING EXCESSIVE OIL. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PISTON RINGS FRACTURED. THE BLOCK AND PISTON RINGS ARE BEING REPLACED. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - *NM

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Air Bags 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Visibility 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Air Bags 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Oct 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE REPAIRS, AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THEY WERE TELLING THE CONTACT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED...

Nov 30, 2004 Seats

I OWN 2001 MB ML320; THE DRIVERS FRONT SEAT PLASTIC FRAME KEEPS BREAKING CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES AND THEY HAVE FIXED IT, HOWEVER, TODAY THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT SINCE IT IS NOT "TOTALLY CRACKED" THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. I AM ABOUT TO CROSS ...

Nov 30, 2004 Seats

I OWN 2001 MB ML320; THE DRIVERS FRONT SEAT PLASTIC FRAME KEEPS BREAKING CAUSING SAFETY ISSUES WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES AND THEY HAVE FIXED IT, HOWEVER, TODAY THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT SINCE IT IS NOT "TOTALLY CRACKED" THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. I AM ABOUT TO CROSS ...

Nov 25, 2004 Seats Fire

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED AND DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Nov 25, 2004 Seats Fire

SEAT HEATER MALFUNCTIONED AND DRIVER'S SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

Oct 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

3RD CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE IN LESS THAN A YEAR. DECEMBER, 2003 - INITIAL FAILURE. HAD TO BADGER MB TO FIND A PART. FUMES COMING IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. JUNE, 2004 - SECOND FAILURE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER. OCTOBER, 2004 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AGAIN. DUE THE NUMBER OF FAILURES...

Oct 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

3RD CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE IN LESS THAN A YEAR. DECEMBER, 2003 - INITIAL FAILURE. HAD TO BADGER MB TO FIND A PART. FUMES COMING IN TO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. JUNE, 2004 - SECOND FAILURE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER. OCTOBER, 2004 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AGAIN. DUE THE NUMBER OF FAILURES...

May 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

May 7, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 56,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 44,615 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. A NEW DOOR LOCK WAS REPLACED ON DRIVERS SIDE.*AK *NM

Apr 29, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 44,615 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A GAS STATION THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE. A NEW DOOR LOCK WAS REPLACED ON DRIVERS SIDE.*AK *NM

Nov 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES ML 320, 2001 MODEL. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED FAILURES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE VEHICLE IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 5700-0 MILES ON IT. THE MOST SERIOUS FAILURES INVOLVE THE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, WITH THE MOST RECENT FAILURE BEING ...

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System 11,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES ML 320, 2001 MODEL. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED FAILURES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE VEHICLE IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 5700-0 MILES ON IT. THE MOST SERIOUS FAILURES INVOLVE THE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, WITH THE MOST RECENT FAILURE BEING ...

Nov 19, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 11,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES ML 320, 2001 MODEL. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED FAILURES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE VEHICLE IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 5700-0 MILES ON IT. THE MOST SERIOUS FAILURES INVOLVE THE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, WITH THE MOST RECENT FAILURE BEING ...

Nov 19, 2003 Electrical System 11,000 mi

I OWN A MERCEDES ML 320, 2001 MODEL. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED FAILURES SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE VEHICLE IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 5700-0 MILES ON IT. THE MOST SERIOUS FAILURES INVOLVE THE FUEL PUMP ON THIS VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP HAS FAILED TWICE, WITH THE MOST RECENT FAILURE BEING ...

Nov 12, 2003 Steering 39,678 mi

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 03V121000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DUE TO A CLAMP FAILURE. THIS DEMONSTRATED THAT RECALL REMEDY WAS INADEQUATE.*AK AFTER THE RECALL FAILURE, THE CONSU...

Nov 12, 2003 Steering 39,678 mi

VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 03V121000 CONCERNING POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH DUE TO A CLAMP FAILURE. THIS DEMONSTRATED THAT RECALL REMEDY WAS INADEQUATE.*AK AFTER THE RECALL FAILURE, THE CONSU...

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System Fire 10,000 mi

ENTIRE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TS *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Electrical System Fire 10,000 mi

ENTIRE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *TS *JB

Nov 3, 2003 Seat Belts 44,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM. WHEN CONSUMER TRIES TO MAKE MORE ROOM THE SEAT BELT WOULD GET TIGHTER, CAUSING BRUISES TO APPEAR ON THE CHILDREN'S NECKS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Seat Belts 44,000 mi

THE THIRD ROW SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM. WHEN CONSUMER TRIES TO MAKE MORE ROOM THE SEAT BELT WOULD GET TIGHTER, CAUSING BRUISES TO APPEAR ON THE CHILDREN'S NECKS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

Oct 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE LIGHTS CAME ON CONSTANTLY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WO...

Oct 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER REPLACED ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BURNED OUT WHILE DRIVING. THE LIGHTS CAME ON CONSTANTLY, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WO...

Oct 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I PICKED THIS NOTE UP FROM A MERCEDES-BENZ INTEREST GROUP WEBSITE, AND EXAMINED MY ML320, AND FOUND THIS TO BE A TRUE DANGER (TICKING TIME BOMB). HERE: DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS BEEN A SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION BEFORE, SO FORGIVE ME IF IT HAS, I'M NEW HERE. I'M A DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN IN SOUTHERN ...

Oct 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I PICKED THIS NOTE UP FROM A MERCEDES-BENZ INTEREST GROUP WEBSITE, AND EXAMINED MY ML320, AND FOUND THIS TO BE A TRUE DANGER (TICKING TIME BOMB). HERE: DON'T KNOW IF THIS HAS BEEN A SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION BEFORE, SO FORGIVE ME IF IT HAS, I'M NEW HERE. I'M A DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN IN SOUTHERN ...

Oct 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 21,000 mi

WE BELIEVE THAT ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL AND/OR DESIGN FAILURES CONTRIBUTED TO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WAS INVOLVED. *LA

Oct 3, 2003 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

WE BELIEVE THAT ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL AND/OR DESIGN FAILURES CONTRIBUTED TO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WAS INVOLVED. *LA

Oct 3, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 21,000 mi

WE BELIEVE THAT ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL AND/OR DESIGN FAILURES CONTRIBUTED TO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WAS INVOLVED. *LA

Oct 3, 2003 Steering Crash 21,000 mi

WE BELIEVE THAT ONE OR MORE MECHANICAL AND/OR DESIGN FAILURES CONTRIBUTED TO AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH OUR 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML 320 WAS INVOLVED. *LA

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Sep 23, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED TWO TIMES BEFORE IT LANDED BACK ON ALL FOUR TIRES. NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE MERCEDES BENZ TELE-AID SYSTEM NEVER ACTIVATED THEREFORE THE SERVICE CENTER WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY INFORMED OF THE ...

Aug 7, 2003 Equipment Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED TWO TIMES BEFORE IT LANDED BACK ON ALL FOUR TIRES. NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE MERCEDES BENZ TELE-AID SYSTEM NEVER ACTIVATED THEREFORE THE SERVICE CENTER WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY INFORMED OF THE ...

Aug 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED TWO TIMES BEFORE IT LANDED BACK ON ALL FOUR TIRES. NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE MERCEDES BENZ TELE-AID SYSTEM NEVER ACTIVATED THEREFORE THE SERVICE CENTER WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY INFORMED OF THE ...

Aug 7, 2003 Equipment Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND SUBSEQUENTLY ROLLED TWO TIMES BEFORE IT LANDED BACK ON ALL FOUR TIRES. NONE OF THE SIX AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE MERCEDES BENZ TELE-AID SYSTEM NEVER ACTIVATED THEREFORE THE SERVICE CENTER WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY INFORMED OF THE ...

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MECHANICAL FAILURE BELIEVED TO BE RESULT OF ACCIDENT.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TS *JB

Aug 1, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

MECHANICAL FAILURE BELIEVED TO BE RESULT OF ACCIDENT.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *TS *JB

Jul 14, 2003 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MY 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Steering

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MY 2001 MERCEDES ML 320 LEAKED OUT.*AK

Jul 3, 2003 Steering 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Power Train 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Structure 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Visibility 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System 52,025 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, THEN ALL THE GAUGES STOP WORKING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED GEAR SELECTOR, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK PLEASE REFER TO ODI# 10022912(THE EXACT INFO) THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ALSO FLASHED AND BEEPED. THE SPEEDOMETER/TACH...

Jul 3, 2003 Steering 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Fuel System, Other 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Power Train 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Structure 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Visibility 52,025 mi

THE DEFECT STATED IN RECALL 03 V 121 000 FOR THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP HAPPENED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WAITING TO BE NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIT UP AND FLASHED AND BEEPED, LOST THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS/GAS TEMPERATURE GAUGE...

Jul 3, 2003 Electrical System 52,025 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON, THEN ALL THE GAUGES STOP WORKING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED GEAR SELECTOR, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK PLEASE REFER TO ODI# 10022912(THE EXACT INFO) THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ALSO FLASHED AND BEEPED. THE SPEEDOMETER/TACH...

Jun 19, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 19, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 24, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED AND THE SUV STOPPED. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN, AND THE DEALER STATED A GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE STEERING PROBLEM WERE...

Mar 24, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED AND THE SUV STOPPED. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN, AND THE DEALER STATED A GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE STEERING PROBLEM WERE...

Mar 24, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED AND THE SUV STOPPED. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN, AND THE DEALER STATED A GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE STEERING PROBLEM WERE...

Mar 24, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED AND THE SUV STOPPED. THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN, AND THE DEALER STATED A GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE STEERING PROBLEM WERE...

Mar 6, 2003 Steering

LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. WAS TOLD BY MERCEDES ON-CALL SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE CLAMP TO THE POWER STEERING IS COMING LOOSE IN ALL OF THE ML 320'S AND THE CAR STILL ISN'T BEING RECALLED. IN FACT THERE WERE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS IN THE ONE HOUR HE WAS THERE HELPING ME. *JB

Mar 6, 2003 Steering

LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. WAS TOLD BY MERCEDES ON-CALL SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE CLAMP TO THE POWER STEERING IS COMING LOOSE IN ALL OF THE ML 320'S AND THE CAR STILL ISN'T BEING RECALLED. IN FACT THERE WERE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS IN THE ONE HOUR HE WAS THERE HELPING ME. *JB

Feb 25, 2003 Steering 13,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT. *JB *SCC

Feb 25, 2003 Steering 13,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK OUT. *JB *SCC

Feb 4, 2003 Steering 21,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE

Feb 4, 2003 Steering 21,000 mi

POWER STEERING FAILURE

Feb 3, 2003 Steering 81,843 mi

THE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAME OFF AND CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK. AS A RESULT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *PH *NLM

Feb 3, 2003 Steering 81,843 mi

THE CLAMP ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAME OFF AND CAUSED THE FLUID TO LEAK. AS A RESULT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. *PH *NLM

Jan 28, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AT 40 MPH, DEALER DETERMINED AC FUSE HAD BLOWN. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND HOSE. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED HARNESS IN STEERING COLUMN. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 70 MPH. MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPED CONSUMER RESET OVER THE PHONE. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Steering 26,320 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE ML320 AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND MADE THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ROADSIDE ASSIST INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ML320 BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL ...

Jan 28, 2003 Steering

VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AT 40 MPH, DEALER DETERMINED AC FUSE HAD BLOWN. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND HOSE. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED HARNESS IN STEERING COLUMN. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 70 MPH. MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPED CONSUMER RESET OVER THE PHONE. TS

Jan 28, 2003 Steering 26,320 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE ML320 AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND MADE THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. ROADSIDE ASSIST INDICATED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ML320 BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. MERCEDES SHOULD RECALL ...

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLES' SPEED WILL DECREASE INTERMITTENTLY TO 20 MPH WITHOUT BRAKES BEING APPLIED. VEHICLE WILL STAY AT 20 MPH FOR 10-15 SECONDS, THEN SPEED WILL INCREASE. PROBLEM HAS WORSENED AS TIME PROGRESSED. ONCE WHEN SPEED DECREASED SOS MALFUNCTIONED, AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE.*AK

Jan 27, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLES' SPEED WILL DECREASE INTERMITTENTLY TO 20 MPH WITHOUT BRAKES BEING APPLIED. VEHICLE WILL STAY AT 20 MPH FOR 10-15 SECONDS, THEN SPEED WILL INCREASE. PROBLEM HAS WORSENED AS TIME PROGRESSED. ONCE WHEN SPEED DECREASED SOS MALFUNCTIONED, AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE.*AK

Jan 17, 2003 Steering 27,137 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CATR STARTED STALLING. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE ROAD AND I COULD NOT TURN AT ALL BECASUSE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS LOCKED. I CALLED THE MERCEDES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE UNSNAPPED, AS A RESULT,...

Jan 17, 2003 Steering 27,137 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND THE CATR STARTED STALLING. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE ROAD AND I COULD NOT TURN AT ALL BECASUSE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT TURN. IT FELT LIKE IT WAS LOCKED. I CALLED THE MERCEDES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE UNSNAPPED, AS A RESULT,...

Jan 11, 2003 Steering 36,011 mi

POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE CAME LOOSE DURING OPERATION CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE CLAMP HOLDING THE HOSE IN PLACE IS DEFECTIVE; HOWEVER, MERCEDES HAS NOT HAD A RECALL TO FIX THE ITEM. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN IN A TURN WHEN THIS OCCURRED AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN ...

Jan 11, 2003 Steering 36,011 mi

POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE CAME LOOSE DURING OPERATION CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE CLAMP HOLDING THE HOSE IN PLACE IS DEFECTIVE; HOWEVER, MERCEDES HAS NOT HAD A RECALL TO FIX THE ITEM. IF MY WIFE HAD BEEN IN A TURN WHEN THIS OCCURRED AN ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN ...

Mar 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS MY SECOND ML 320 AND BOTH CARS DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME. THE FIRST ONE WAS A 1999 ML320 AND THE CURRENT ONE IS A 2001 ML320. WHEN DRIVING ON TRIPS OF OVER 150 MILES, THE CAR STOPS RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. IT BEGINS BY JERKING AND THEN FAILS TO RESPOND TO ANY...

Mar 13, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS IS MY SECOND ML 320 AND BOTH CARS DEVELOPED THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME TIME. THE FIRST ONE WAS A 1999 ML320 AND THE CURRENT ONE IS A 2001 ML320. WHEN DRIVING ON TRIPS OF OVER 150 MILES, THE CAR STOPS RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATOR. IT BEGINS BY JERKING AND THEN FAILS TO RESPOND TO ANY...

Oct 4, 2001 Visibility

ALSO THE WINDOWS GO DOWN BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. THEY GO DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND THE IGNITION KEY IS OUT. THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH FOR THE FRONT WINDOWS. A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE BACK WINDOWS. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ALL THEY T...

Oct 4, 2001 Visibility

ALSO THE WINDOWS GO DOWN BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS. THEY GO DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND THE IGNITION KEY IS OUT. THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH FOR THE FRONT WINDOWS. A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE BACK WINDOWS. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ALL THEY T...

Sep 14, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, WHEN A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO DISCOVER THAT THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER.(GENERAL GRABBER ST TIRE P255/65/R16, DO...

Sep 14, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, WHEN A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO DISCOVER THAT THE REAR RIGHT TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER.(GENERAL GRABBER ST TIRE P255/65/R16, DO...

Sep 4, 2001 Electrical System

THE BAS/ESP LIGHT TURNS ON ON THE DASHBOARD. TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER TO STOP A CAR, TURN COMPLETE LEFT, AND THEN COMPLETE RIGHT, SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE FOR 10 SECONDS AND START THE ENGINE. FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD DISAPPEARED. ON THE 3RD OCCURRENCE, THE LIGHT STAYED ON. CA...

Sep 4, 2001 Electrical System

THE BAS/ESP LIGHT TURNS ON ON THE DASHBOARD. TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER TO STOP A CAR, TURN COMPLETE LEFT, AND THEN COMPLETE RIGHT, SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE FOR 10 SECONDS AND START THE ENGINE. FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD DISAPPEARED. ON THE 3RD OCCURRENCE, THE LIGHT STAYED ON. CA...

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK VEHICLES DOORS. *AK THE REMOTE KEYS DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR DUE TO IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILURE, IT TOOK DEALER THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH

Jun 20, 2001 Electrical System

SECURITY SYSTEM DOES NOT LOCK VEHICLES DOORS. *AK THE REMOTE KEYS DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR DUE TO IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY FAILURE, IT TOOK DEALER THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH

Jan 17, 2001 Fuel System, Other

SOON AFTER PURCHASING NEW VEHICLE GAS GAUGE STARTED TO HAVE DEFECTS. GAUGE WOULD NOT READ GAS MILEAGE CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Fuel System, Other

SOON AFTER PURCHASING NEW VEHICLE GAS GAUGE STARTED TO HAVE DEFECTS. GAUGE WOULD NOT READ GAS MILEAGE CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT PROBLEM WAS. *AK