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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 the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
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 to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents).approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again.do not know how many times system had failed since it was 'fixed.'traded in vehicle for safety purposes.
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 has supporting documents.after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections), which explicitly referenced the failure that he experienced.he called the manufacturer and is currently waiting for a response.the failure and current mileages were 68,000.
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 accident.*ph *nlm
Air bag off, pedal control sistem is in recall from march 31 2011,smokepass belong to nissanmendoza autogroup sold this car in ca car in recall don't pass smoke, they said yes...pass, please investigation
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 activated to protect her, even though both sides impacted the ground during the flip and rollover.
The air bag light was illuminated, dealer replaced harness in steering column. Ts
Dt:contact statedthat the windshield wipers didnot work. The air bag light and the check engine light cameon and will not go off. The dealer performed the repairs,and the failure recurred.they were telling the contact that they didnot know what the problem was. The manufacturer advised her to contact dealer.the driver side window was imoperative. Updated 01/06/06.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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-collision with a semi-truck traveling behind me which the truck-driver was fortunately just able to prevent.i steered the vehicle to the freeway shoulder as the un-commanded braking action brought the vehicle to a stop.the incident was extremely frightening for me, and it was only sheer luck that i was not seriously injured or killed.after i had the vehicle towed to mercedes benz of laguna niguel, their service department determined that the electronic stability program (?esp?) control module and yaw rate sensor had failed and need to be replaced.the vehicle is presently in an inoperable condition.reviewing the nhtsa website, this appears to be related to nhtsa (campaign # pe07007).
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 to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents).approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again.do not know how many times system had failed since it was 'fixed.'traded in vehicle for safety purposes.
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 conditioning unit and heat became inoperable. The contact's brother inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was electrical related. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210.
While driving at 20 mph, the vehicle caught on fire, smoke and flames came from the dashboard.the dealer replacedall electrical components,but the vehicle still had electrical problems.the electrical system burned out while driving.the lights came on constantly, the air bag light would state the air bag was off, the alarm would go off constantly in the driveway, when the brakes were off, the vehicle beeped.the dealer claimed they were unable to find anything wrong. *scc
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. After a while the car rolled backwards and hit a neighbors car and the garage door opposite my driveway. I reported the incident to mercedes and the dealer said that the defect cannot be covered free by the manufacturer as the car was out of warranty. I paid almost $1000 to get the ignition switch defect fixed.
Ecm is malfunctioning and not controlling fuel injectionand givingrandom misfire on cylinders 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Causing check engine light tocome on . Codes 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.
Intermittently while drivingdashboard warning lights come on and stay on, then all the gauges stop working.dealership replaced gear selector, but the problem still exists.please refer to odi# 10022912(the exact info) the instrument cluster also flashed and beeped. The speedometer/tachometer activated and then shut down, then restored themselves after 20 minutes.in addition to the initial gear selector shift assembly needed replacement at the consumer's expense.twenty failures occurred within 500 miles.the bas/esp control module as well as a new battery at no cost.the consumer had not taken the vehicle back to the dealer after the 3rd failure due to them not being able to find the problem.the vehicle would stop on the highway. *scc
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 department and towed to a dealer. There were no injuries.the dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the origin of the fire was due to an electrical shortage. The vehicle was destroyed and an insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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 to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents).approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again.do not know how many times system had failed since it was 'fixed.'traded in vehicle for safety purposes.
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 11/13/03.large amounts of gas fumes fill the passenger compartment and a serious danger of explosion exist.the fuel pump location for this model is underneath the rear passenger seat and directly under where my children sit.mercedes benz has been aware of the fuel pump problems for upwards of five years and have failed to correct it or acknowledge a problem with it.no recall or notices to the consumer.in addition the ml 320 model has a long list of other emission failures and overall failures.the fuel pump is the main item for my complaint and is a huge safety issue that should be looked into as well as their refusal to address the issue or acknowledge it.other failures and issues on my car include:o-2 sensor,fuel filter,premature wear and replacement of brake pads (front and back),steering problems,throttle sticking at take off (at times),window motor, drivers side.switch as failed twice in 57k miles and reason is switch is unable to handle designed amperage.also a potential fire hazard. No recall or notice and a repeated know part failure for this model year and other model years,rear emission evaporator part.also related to gas fumes in the interior of the vehicle and common failure item.(part name is not correct terminology),battery failure within one year, battery not designed for amperage load either and common failure.also as fire risk.,numerous other failures that are not entirely safety related for this product.,a serious look into this vehicle and the companies actions regarding these repeated failures of fuel related items and other items is needed and requested.
Security system does not lock vehicles doors. 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.
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 vehicle was not included in recall 01v061000 (electrical system: wiring). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000 and the current mileage was approximately 166,000. The vin was unavailable.
Entire vehicle electrical system burned.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle continued experience electrical problems.
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 dealership then determined the aftermarket alarm system needed to be removed.the contact had this removed and the problem was still present.the dealer has now determined the problem is with the computer. There is an nhtsa recall, # 01v061000, regarding the electrical system; wiring.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
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.called the dealer to have the look at the car.
While drivingdashboard started smoking without warning.
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 me activating them.luckily i the person behind me was able to swerve to avoid me but still clipped the left side of my rear bumper.i believe i'm lucky i did not caused or sustained any serious injury.itook the car to a local mercedes benz dealer for service and they told me it could be many things wrong. Mb knows about the problem with the mb ml320's year 1998-2001. Thegentlemen @ mb told me that but they will not take any responsibility.he instructed me not to drive the vehicle in the current condition. I asked if mb knows about the problem why not issued a recall and fix the problem? the answer was, not enough accidents or incidents to issued the recall.in other words, they are waiting for someone to get seriously injured or killed to change the system that was set in place to avoid this problems and make us and cars safer. My question is to you odi, what can you do to assist me?information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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. Finally, the last two times occurred while i was on the highway traveling at approximately 65-70 mph. In all instances, the front brakes absolutely locked and my vehicle came to an approximately complete stop while pulling the steering to the right. Each event was a very frightening episode. Although i kept trying to accelerate, the brakes would not allow it. I had just enough momentum so that i could veer to the safety of the safety lane. The events all happened within a two (2) week period...far, far too frequent for comfort. In all occasions, i was fortunate to not get rammed by the vehicles traveling behind me. Now that i have done a little research i am really disappointed that mercedes seems to be aware of the issue but has not taken this issue more seriously as it seems to not have been an isolated issue but rather one that has been consistent among fellow ml 320 vehicle owners. Lastly, i've only owned this truck for a two week period, and it has terrified me in this short time.
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 the vehicle.it is very difficult to keep the vehicle in one lane of traffic, making the driver feel like he has to keep the vehicle from going into a spin.oddly enough, it's the safety system (bas/esp) that causes the problem.mb dealer replaced the aam computer and returned the vehicle but we still had the same issues of the brakes lockup on the highway.now the dealer does not really have any repair options besides replacing all the system components at a very high price. The problem manifests itself at different times and intervals.sometimes it may go weeks without a lockup and then other times it may happen every time you drive the vehicle.once an event happens the bas/esp light comes on and the vehicle will drive normally with the safety system disengaged.however, once the car is turned off and restarted, the system resets, the bas/esp light does not light up and then it's anyone's guess when it will happen again.
There was no prior indication that there would be a failure.the esp yaw sensor malfunctioned and locked up a rearbrake while the 2001 ml320 doing about 70 miles per hour.i was able to regain control of the vehicle after swervingseveral times and pulled to the left shoulder of the road. I drove the vehicle to the jackson mercedes-volvo dealershipin macon, ga. Even though the bas/esp light was on. Thedealership recommended replacement of the yaw sensor.i was also told by the service rep. That the malfunction of this sensor can cause the brakes to lockup.
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.the triangle warning lamp is lit and the bas / esp lamp is lit.i try turning the car off and back on, lights go out, i move forward, get up to about 20 mph and the breaks slam on again.i shut the car off for about 15 minutes while i got out and was investigating the tires and breaks.get back in, start the vehicle and drive another 45 minutes.get into town, driving about 25 mph and they slam on again.i'm able to limp home with the abs going on and off.i park it for the night.next day i do some research and see there are thousands of similar complaints.follow one of the suggestions and disconnect my battery.fixed the issue for about 4 months before it happened again.this time i was in the passing lane going around an 18 wheeler with traffic behind me.me and my 8 year old was almost killed along with other drivers.this is a life threatening issue that you can't ignore. It has happened 4 or 5 times in the two years i've owned the vehicle.
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.
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 normal operation. About 10 miles later the action repeated making me fear a crash or roll over as i was fighting to regain control and exit freeway. Luckily i was able to exit and gain control. Ended up having car towed 175 miles home. Mechanic at dealership now says it was a defective yaw sensor designed to work in conjunction with the esp to prevent a roll over. However the defective sensor easily could have caused a roll over or a crash with a less experienced and physically strong driver. Indeed, had my wife been driving i do not know whether she could have controlled the vehicle. Had there been one of the many 18 wheelers immediately next to me i do not know whether i couldhave avoided a collision. After the fact in review on google i noted many very similar complaints for the same 2001 mbz ml320. I believe there should be a recall before there is death or serious injury.
At about 10 to 25 miles per hours my car suddenly and unexpectedly brakes and changes direction by itself without pressing any pedal.
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 behind me. I sat on side of the road for 15 minutes with car off. When i started up the car, i was able to finish my drive home to south carolina but stayed in the right lane all the way home.2nd time was in april of 2017 while driving on highway from south carolina to georgia. Pulled over and let it set for awhile. Finished ride to atlanta airport. Week later i drive home from atlanta and it happens again. I bring it to the mechanic and he cant find anything diagnostically. 3rd time while driving home from myrtle beach. I brought it to mechanic and he keeps it for a week.hereis the description of my last occurence; i am driving to work on route 327 and this time it is the worse occurence yet; doing 45 mph and brakes lock up like as if i had slammed them on. Car behind me swerves around me and gives me the 'one finger' hello.....thank god he was paying attention and not texting.car is now at the mechanic and he is looking at replacing a$800 sensor. Even then i will not let my family in this vehicle with me ever again.somebody is going to get rearended (killed) eventually if you dont get mercedes to fix this problemi was driving approximately 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 brakes!! the suv left skid marks on the street. I proceeded on and the same thing happened again. I never touched the brakes! the brake lights do not come on when it happens.
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 and car is not moving and latter on it bas/exp light on so it is okay to drive the car. What i did i went to the local shop and they replaced again the new brake light switch on (replaced by mercedes dealer in 10/10/12) into new one original parts. I noticed sometimes that the bas/esp is on after 90 temperature and stay on until you shut down the car engine. Someone told that in the mb forum that yaw rate sensor is the one that cause the problem of the bas/esp on. I wonder how national transportation safety board is doing this.you should recall that aside replacement of bas/esp, yaw rate sensor,esp module and abs relay should be recall also and replace no charge to the driver plus free diagnostic. I bring to mercedes dealer in chicago in 0ct. 2012 to recall bas/esp, yet after a day it came on and repeated again even today. This is very dangerous especially when you are driving in the expressway. Nhtsa should do the recall sooner before it is too late.
I was on califhwy1 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 even touch the brakes. My car swerved slightly but did not lose control. The road was dry.there was no traffic and no vehicle behind me or to my sides. As i steered the car to the shoulder area of the highway, i noticed the esp/bas lamp was on. I turned off the engine and restarted a minute later. The esp/bas lamp came back on. I was lucky that the traffic was light and the road was dry.drove back home without another incidence.
While driving wheel will lock up release and lock up again.the bas/esp light came on.
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 vehicle to the shoulder, and it was towed to an independent shop.a brake inspection was done, and there seemed to be a problem with the emergency brake cable, which was corrected.i had had new brakes put on front and back a week before.no codes were lit on the dashboard.three days later the same thing happened when my daughter was driving it, luckily at a slow speed, and it did it again.this time i had it towed to baker motor co., the mercedes dealer in charleston.the diagnosis was that the back left brake pad was not bolted on tightly, and that the yaw sensor needed to be replaced, at a cost of $1254.00.i asked if the vehicle was still showing the code for that and the service advisor said it was not, so i was hopeful that the loose brake pad had been the problem, and i declined the yaw replacement.i asked him if the vehicle seemed ok, and he said that he would not allow his technician to take it out for a test drive, because it was too dangerous but he could drive it in the parking lot.i had no problems again until feb. 12, 2011, when, again, on a sunny, calm sat. Afternoon, i was making a left turn and the vehicle came to a screeching halt with the esp/bas code showing.it was towed to the dick dyer mercedes, where the yaw defect was diagnosed again.i did some internet research, googling "yaw sensor" and was quite surprised to learn that many others have reported the exact problem, going back several years.i understand that the part would not be under warranty, but shouldn't mercedes have warned their owners about this very dangerous situation?
I have a 2001 ml320 in which theelectronic 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 lane. Mercedes claims that their demonstration to the nhtsa that the systems applies the brakes for less than 0.3 seconds but that is untrue and it has happen three times with my vehicle (see pe07-007).i have replaced the sensor but yet the problem still exist.this defect will eventually result in death.the only way to resolve this is to get mercedes to fix this flaw and recalled all affected cars.
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.
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 brakesall 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 and was able to drive to the side of the highway . Fearful to continue driving , i then called a tow service to take my vehicle to the nearest dealership . A few days later , they called me and said one of the sensors for the abs/esp system had failed (yaw rate sensor - dtc c1120) and caused the problem . The repair cost would be about $900.00 . I could not believe that a component of a so called safety system could failrendering the system so that it can in itself cause an extremely dangerous situation . Fortunately in my case there were no injuries but different circumstances could have been just the opposite . The ase master certifiedtechnition who takes care of my car stated that this was a known type of failure (defect) of my model mercedes . Mercedes benzrefused to cover this repair for me and does not have a solution to prevent this from happenning again on my vehicle or any of the other thousands that they have sold . We all put faith in these safety system that mercedes manufactures but once the warranty expires we all are forced to live with the concequences of defective designs . I was told that when a component in a safety system fails the system is supposed to turn on a warning light and turn it self off . Not like in my case the failed sensor caused the abs/esp system to randomly turn on the brakes . With all of the crazy computerized systems in the modern cars i am now nervous about blindly trusting them with my life.
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.
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 turned vehicle off for 10 -15 minutes came out and got in vehicle... When i started to go... Orange triangle was still on and if i even touched brakes they all locked up and would even squeal when even touching brake petal.it was 79 degrees, dry on a highway that was a smooth road, in traffic and was almost hit.updated 05/11/16*lj
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 forceful braking ?the mercedes owner?s manual calls this maximum braking capability power boost which exceeds driver?s manual braking style ?the ?brake assist system bas? happened again without driver?s command.i was going steady at 65 mph, absolutely no braking. The traffic was light and the road was dry. The car swerved slightly with a large braking noise and came down to near holt. I could steer the car to the right side emergency area by traveling perhaps 15 feet while the bas was firmly in force. This is counter to the nhtsa action pe07007 reference attributed to mercedes as the esp electrical faults duration being 0.3 seconds or less. My experience indicates this is incorrect. It lasted as long as i was trying to move the car. When the bas activated, the esp alarm signal and the bas/esp light came on. Turned off the engine for a few minutes and restarted. The bas/eps light came back on but the car behaved normally otherwise. Drove back to sf without further incidence. Were the traffic heavy and the road were wet and slippery, my mercedes ml320 would have been rear-ended at highway speeds and would have lost control on the wet road. I firmly believe that this is a serious safety issue mercedes must address with the definitive solution. I am willing to avail my vehicle for field testing. Pe07007 cites ?the low complaint rate? through 2007 led to closing odi investigation. A quick website research indicates there are a considerable number of bas incidents posted since 2007 on various private forums and blogs but these drivers may not have reported to nhtsa. *dt
Air bag off, pedal control sistem is in recall from march 31 2011,smokepass belong to nissanmendoza autogroup sold this car in ca car in recall don't pass smoke, they said yes...pass, please investigation
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.
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-collision with a semi-truck traveling behind me which the truck-driver was fortunately just able to prevent.i steered the vehicle to the freeway shoulder as the un-commanded braking action brought the vehicle to a stop.the incident was extremely frightening for me, and it was only sheer luck that i was not seriously injured or killed.after i had the vehicle towed to mercedes benz of laguna niguel, their service department determined that the electronic stability program (?esp?) control module and yaw rate sensor had failed and need to be replaced.the vehicle is presently in an inoperable condition.reviewing the nhtsa website, this appears to be related to nhtsa (campaign # pe07007).
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 changed brake light switch 2 times said it could be abs pump {800} or wheel speed sensors {1200} or yaw sensor, ignition switch, maybe even computer but said they could not guarantee to fix this problem. Mercedes benz should have a recall on this issue it has been going on for years some one is going to get killed. Spoke to benz at corporate and they only say bring it to the dealer who does not know how to fix this problem. Hope i can get a answer to this situation.
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
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 car.i was thinking if the same thing happened on a freeway, me and my family could have got killed.
2001 mercedes benz ml320incidents 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 time it happened i was accelerating from a traffic light (5mph).
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 off and restarted at which time the bas esp malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. Several attempts to drive the vehicle resulted in the same stop and go action. After turning the vehicle off and on several times the stop and go action ceased but the vehicle felt as though it was pulling a heavy load. I was able to drive the vehicle home in this condition. The next day i started the vehicle and no malfunction codes were displayed. I drove the vehicle around the block without incident. I then drove the vehicle on some errands and, as luck would have it, the stop and go action started again as i was accelerating from a traffic signal about 600 yards from the mercedes repair shop. I left the vehicle with the repair shop and he called a few hours later to say it needed a yaw sensor.
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 not come on, you can hear something stuck on the brake and it does not move. First the dealer in chicago change it and it does not help so i ask another mechanic shop and they replace the brake light. I still had the brake replaced by the mercedes dealer. . the situation is much better than before but very scary. I could not drive too long or maybe dangerous in the expressway. Someoneon the internet told it is the yaw sensor rate should be replaced. I change mine such new battery, gas pump,.new radiator, new oil change.if someone in your office will come and i will show how my car is acting strangely with the bas/esp.how come the bas/esp must light on and you can drive without a problem. If the bas/esp will not on, it does not move or accelerate. Why?????? pleasemandatory that diagnostic test by the dealer should be free and charge to mercedes.
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 brakes!! the suv left skid marks on the street. I proceeded on and the same thing happened again.i never touched the brakes! the brake lights do not come on when it happens.good thing i was not on the freeway or any cars slam me from behind.
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 untilignition turned off.now no warning light nor diagnostic code detected.brake pedal sensor replaced by mb dealer on month ago.an extremely dangerous situation.
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 normally in perfect weather conditions, nothing on the roadway.four cars about rearended me the first time. It is very scary when this happens.if you look on the mbworld forums and mbenz forums this has happened to quite a few people.i am in the process of trying to replace the yaw rate sensor, being that is what other people on these forums have done.i will keep you posted.
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 not contacted and the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
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 his horn at me and there was nothing i could do. My abs/esp light came on along with the triangle brake light. At first, it sounded as if i blew a right front tire because that is how it sounded. I had no control of the wheel or brakes. The car just slowed down and pulled right. Very dangerous situation and had both my sons with me. The pulling of the car into the next lane is very dangerous. I sat there for 10 mins in shock before trying to start the car. The abs/esp light is still on. I drove very slowly home avoiding the freeway. I am calling mercedes tomorrow. What just happened? someone could be killed when a car locks up and driver has no control.
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-collision with a semi-truck traveling behind me which the truck-driver was fortunately just able to prevent.i steered the vehicle to the freeway shoulder as the un-commanded braking action brought the vehicle to a stop.the incident was extremely frightening for me, and it was only sheer luck that i was not seriously injured or killed.after i had the vehicle towed to mercedes benz of laguna niguel, their service department determined that the electronic stability program (?esp?) control module and yaw rate sensor had failed and need to be replaced.the vehicle is presently in an inoperable condition.reviewing the nhtsa website, this appears to be related to nhtsa (campaign # pe07007).
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Ecm is malfunctioning and not controlling fuel injectionand givingrandom misfire on cylinders 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Causing check engine light tocome on . Codes 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.
Dt:contact statedthat the windshield wipers didnot work. The air bag light and the check engine light cameon and will not go off. The dealer performed the repairs,and the failure recurred.they were telling the contact that they didnot know what the problem was. The manufacturer advised her to contact dealer.the driver side window was imoperative. Updated 01/06/06.
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 -
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 thenumber of failures onthis vehicle (in addition to the catalytic converter), requested from the dealer that we speak to the area mercedes-benz representative.dealer refused.initially brought to the attention of the dealer on october 11th.scheduled for repair on october 23rd.considering the possibility of engine fumes (again) , we consider this a safety issueas well as an environmental issue.
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 accident.*ph *nlm
We believe that one or more mechanical and/or design failures contributed to an accident in which our 2001 mercedes benz ml 320was involved.*la
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 result ,the vehicle ran off the road. The dealer was contacted who advised her to bring in the vehicle for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
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 the wiring harness/connector for the hot lead was black and brown in color and the plastic around the harness had melted. I took pictures and stored the pump. I emailed mercedes and asked them to get back with me since my wife and children had been in the vehicle and this is the family vehicle. I also read several forums and complaints on the internet reference mercedes fuel pumps including my specific model. I read how they have caught on fire. I also saw a picture of a fuel pump out of a ml 320 in 2006 that had caught fire and almost looked identical to my fuel pump i had removed. I have looked for recalls and still have not heard back from mercedes. I am at a loss on what to do or if there is anything i can do. I was told that mercedes knows about this problem but that hey are unlikely to do anything because of the cost. I want to report this in case something does happen to me and my family. It will be on record. Thank you for your time.
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 the consumer stated the gasgauge doesn't not work. Updated 10/28/11
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 ca, and i see a lot of the routine failures on all of the models. Most of the time, when something safety related is a repeat or common failure on a car, there is a recall or a campaign on the issue.not this time. For the last few years, i have been seeing 163's with chafed fuel and brake lines.now there's two very important systems on any vehicle,fuel and brakes.the typical failure is directly below the master cylinder at the foremost brake line.the only fuel line rests innocently against the line, chafing and rubbing for many miles.now, you would think, ok, it's a rubber hose on a metal line, no big deal, right? no! the fuel line is lined with braided stainless steel, which effectively cuts into the brake line.i have personally replaced several brake/fuel line combos on these vehicles, and seen many others do the same. Any time i see it, i replace the lines, and bring it to the attention of higher-level personnel in mb, but two years from the first one i had seen, there has not been to date (to the best of my knowledge) any recognition of this failure by mb corporate.more common on ml 55, 500, 430 up to 2003. They seem to have shortened the fuel line on the newest vehicles. If i come across one soon, i'll try to take a picture to give you folks an idea of what i'm talking about. A friend worked on one out of state that had complete brake failure, and the woman driving ended up going through a stoplight.i'll check in once in a while, if anyone has any questions i'll do my best to answer them.just a heads-up, do yourself a favor and go look at your engine fuel line. *la
While drivingat 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.
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 11/13/03.large amounts of gas fumes fill the passenger compartment and a serious danger of explosion exist.the fuel pump location for this model is underneath the rear passenger seat and directly under where my children sit.mercedes benz has been aware of the fuel pump problems for upwards of five years and have failed to correct it or acknowledge a problem with it.no recall or notices to the consumer.in addition the ml 320 model has a long list of other emission failures and overall failures.the fuel pump is the main item for my complaint and is a huge safety issue that should be looked into as well as their refusal to address the issue or acknowledge it.other failures and issues on my car include:o-2 sensor,fuel filter,premature wear and replacement of brake pads (front and back),steering problems,throttle sticking at take off (at times),window motor, drivers side.switch as failed twice in 57k miles and reason is switch is unable to handle designed amperage.also a potential fire hazard. No recall or notice and a repeated know part failure for this model year and other model years,rear emission evaporator part.also related to gas fumes in the interior of the vehicle and common failure item.(part name is not correct terminology),battery failure within one year, battery not designed for amperage load either and common failure.also as fire risk.,numerous other failures that are not entirely safety related for this product.,a serious look into this vehicle and the companies actions regarding these repeated failures of fuel related items and other items is needed and requested.
Soon after purchasingnew vehiclegasgauge 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 whatproblem was.
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 the consumer stated the gasgauge doesn't not work. Updated 10/28/11
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
Reference odi 10457817i 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 of the vehicle right now for financial reasons . However i don't have to let my family ride in it. Please help because this is not right. I have the letter from mb stating the above.
Ecm is malfunctioning and not controlling fuel injectionand givingrandom misfire on cylinders 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Causing check engine light tocome on . Codes 0300, 0302,0303,0304,0305,0306.
While pulling out of a gas stationthe drivers side door came open.dealer examined the vehicle and found that the door lock was defective.a new door lock was replaced ondrivers side.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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 mercedes service. I was told that the crank sensor did not function properly. This costs me almost my life and $500. I think it's very dangerous to passengers if a car completely shut down while driving. Mercedes-benz should have done a better job to prevent this from happening. To my point of view, this is a design flaw. I want to share this experience to all drivers with the same model and have them watch out the same situation may happen.
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 to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents).approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again.do not know how many times system had failed since it was 'fixed.'traded in vehicle for safety purposes.
The third row seat belt would not release for more room. Whenconsumer tries to makemore 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.
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 think mercedes must recall all this mls , and they must fix this problem. Or if they don't recall, then government must force them to recall this vehicles for this specific problem.please inform me if mercedes-benz give any recall.thank you
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 50,000.00 mile warranty and that is a real reason why my dealer: knauz continental autos in laka bluff, illinois is no longer willing to fix the problem.it seems to me that the framing cracks are manufacturing defect and that is why it keeps breaking.i would like to send e-mail pictures to whoever will be working on this case.the dealer is suppose to fix the problem until the end of warranty and not tell me that its not "totally cracked".please respond: vin: [xxx].please assist with this case. Updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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 assembly, part # 16391051779108 which had cracked and failed due to metal fatigue or stress.failed part is available for inspection. Mercedes benz refused to replace part under company extended warranty (100k mile warranty).
Seat heater malfunctioned and driver's seat caught on fire.
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 steering wheel to jerk as well. I was able to pull off to the side of the road and sat there for a while and once again tried to proceed ahead and almost immediately the same incident happened. I called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to a mercedes dealer who kept the vehicle for three days and could not recreate the issue however they stated that the yaw sensor came up as faulty during the diagnostic. I went to pick up the vehicle and as the tech drove it up it again started jerking. $1000 later the yaw sensor has been replaced but i feel like this issue is definitely a safety hazard. I am just thankful that my 18 month old son wasn't in the car with me at the time as had he been and someone hit us from behind because of the abrupt stop, he surely would have been injured. This needs to be looked into immediately and recalled as it is a safety issue. I believe that mercedes should deem this a recall, fixing the issue for those out there who have not yet experienced it and reimbursing those of us who have had to spend $1000 replacing what is supposed to be a system put in place for safety.
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 stated he believed it is a faulty yaw rate sensor. The dealer was notified and a diagnosis was pending. The manufacturer was notified and an investigation was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,970 and the current mileage was 115,000.
I was on califhwy1 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 even touch the brakes. My car swerved slightly but did not lose control. The road was dry.there was no traffic and no vehicle behind me or to my sides. As i steered the car to the shoulder area of the highway, i noticed the esp/bas lamp was on. I turned off the engine and restarted a minute later. The esp/bas lamp came back on. I was lucky that the traffic was light and the road was dry.drove back home without another incidence.
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.
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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The vin was not available.
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.
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 is extremely dangerous. What if i had been driving on the freeway? i refuse to drive this vehicle again. Is there a recall on this? i have seen a lot of similar incidents online.
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.
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 tiresand brakes to smoke.my two children were in the car with me.what i noticed this time was the upside down exclamation light on the dash came on right as the car was braking. The bas/esp light came on.i drove about 40 mph to get my family home.i didn't drive the car for the rest of the weekend.my advisor at mb of pleasanton.he told me it was the brake light switch. The car has been doing this on and off since nov 2012.it will go several months without this "self-braking" action then it will do it on and off for weeks.i am so scared to drive it and even more afraid when i have my kids in the car. Recently (april 2014) i was almost rear ended by a big rig on the freeway as a result of the sudden braking.i took it to smythe european in san jose.they said it was the yaw sensor and that needed to be fixed.my this time i have replaced brakes and tires as a result of the wear from the braking.i was told i would need back tires too.the yaw sensor was replaced. I got my car back on a friday (april 25th) and it drove fine. On monday(april 28th) i was going to lunch and the car braked on its own. Fortunately i was only going about 5 mph bc i was at the light. I called my mechanic and was told that if its still braking it must be the aam and that's an additional $1000 repair.mercedes benz is aware of this problem but since no one has died yet, it is not being handled properly.i need help and resolution before the fatality is me, my family or someone else's family.
The front brake system on mercedes benz ml320 locks up while driving.
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 of its own and started to brake on its own volition---even though we didn't want it to. There was a loud screeching sound and a few seconds later you can smell the stench of burning rubber. Thankfully, the car behind us was not tailgating or that person would have run straight into us! my father then let go of the gas pedal and stepped on the brake to decelerate until the car came to a complete stop. We then saw that two indicators were lit on the dashboard: a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark and a yellow square with the letters bas/esp in it. He then shifted to "park" and turned off the ignition. We waited for about five seconds before starting up the car again. Both of the indicators (yellow triangle and the bas/esp square) were no longer lit and my father slowly accelerated the car (about 10-15 mph). The brakes did not lock up and we cautiously drove home. We'll be taking this car to the mechanic today and hopefully we can find the root of this problem. Nonetheless, i feel the need to file this complaint because i sincerely do not believe that a car can brake on its own while someone is driving it. I would be more understanding if this was google's autonomous car, but unfortunately this is not the case. There is something inherently and flagrantly wrong with a car that can brake without the driver telling it to.
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.
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 brakesall 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 and was able to drive to the side of the highway . Fearful to continue driving , i then called a tow service to take my vehicle to the nearest dealership . A few days later , they called me and said one of the sensors for the abs/esp system had failed (yaw rate sensor - dtc c1120) and caused the problem . The repair cost would be about $900.00 . I could not believe that a component of a so called safety system could failrendering the system so that it can in itself cause an extremely dangerous situation . Fortunately in my case there were no injuries but different circumstances could have been just the opposite . The ase master certifiedtechnition who takes care of my car stated that this was a known type of failure (defect) of my model mercedes . Mercedes benzrefused to cover this repair for me and does not have a solution to prevent this from happenning again on my vehicle or any of the other thousands that they have sold . We all put faith in these safety system that mercedes manufactures but once the warranty expires we all are forced to live with the concequences of defective designs . I was told that when a component in a safety system fails the system is supposed to turn on a warning light and turn it self off . Not like in my case the failed sensor caused the abs/esp system to randomly turn on the brakes . With all of the crazy computerized systems in the modern cars i am now nervous about blindly trusting them with my life.
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 dealer twice for diagnosis. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Air bag off, pedal control sistem is in recall from march 31 2011,smokepass belong to nissanmendoza autogroup sold this car in ca car in recall don't pass smoke, they said yes...pass, please investigation
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.the triangle warning lamp is lit and the bas / esp lamp is lit.i try turning the car off and back on, lights go out, i move forward, get up to about 20 mph and the breaks slam on again.i shut the car off for about 15 minutes while i got out and was investigating the tires and breaks.get back in, start the vehicle and drive another 45 minutes.get into town, driving about 25 mph and they slam on again.i'm able to limp home with the abs going on and off.i park it for the night.next day i do some research and see there are thousands of similar complaints.follow one of the suggestions and disconnect my battery.fixed the issue for about 4 months before it happened again.this time i was in the passing lane going around an 18 wheeler with traffic behind me.me and my 8 year old was almost killed along with other drivers.this is a life threatening issue that you can't ignore. It has happened 4 or 5 times in the two years i've owned the vehicle.
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 not contacted and the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving wheel will lock up release and lock up again.the bas/esp light came on.
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 changed brake light switch 2 times said it could be abs pump {800} or wheel speed sensors {1200} or yaw sensor, ignition switch, maybe even computer but said they could not guarantee to fix this problem. Mercedes benz should have a recall on this issue it has been going on for years some one is going to get killed. Spoke to benz at corporate and they only say bring it to the dealer who does not know how to fix this problem. Hope i can get a answer to this situation.
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 car.i was thinking if the same thing happened on a freeway, me and my family could have got killed.
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 150,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj
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 defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified via email. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
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 forceful braking ?the mercedes owner?s manual calls this maximum braking capability power boost which exceeds driver?s manual braking style ?the ?brake assist system bas? happened again without driver?s command.i was going steady at 65 mph, absolutely no braking. The traffic was light and the road was dry. The car swerved slightly with a large braking noise and came down to near holt. I could steer the car to the right side emergency area by traveling perhaps 15 feet while the bas was firmly in force. This is counter to the nhtsa action pe07007 reference attributed to mercedes as the esp electrical faults duration being 0.3 seconds or less. My experience indicates this is incorrect. It lasted as long as i was trying to move the car. When the bas activated, the esp alarm signal and the bas/esp light came on. Turned off the engine for a few minutes and restarted. The bas/eps light came back on but the car behaved normally otherwise. Drove back to sf without further incidence. Were the traffic heavy and the road were wet and slippery, my mercedes ml320 would have been rear-ended at highway speeds and would have lost control on the wet road. I firmly believe that this is a serious safety issue mercedes must address with the definitive solution. I am willing to avail my vehicle for field testing. Pe07007 cites ?the low complaint rate? through 2007 led to closing odi investigation. A quick website research indicates there are a considerable number of bas incidents posted since 2007 on various private forums and blogs but these drivers may not have reported to nhtsa. *dt
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 is related to nhtsa campaign pe07007 that was closed in 2007.however, the problem seems to be occurring more and more frequently now and grounds for a recall.the car is not safe to drive until fixed.
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 the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehiclewas not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
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. Finally, the last two times occurred while i was on the highway traveling at approximately 65-70 mph. In all instances, the front brakes absolutely locked and my vehicle came to an approximately complete stop while pulling the steering to the right. Each event was a very frightening episode. Although i kept trying to accelerate, the brakes would not allow it. I had just enough momentum so that i could veer to the safety of the safety lane. The events all happened within a two (2) week period...far, far too frequent for comfort. In all occasions, i was fortunate to not get rammed by the vehicles traveling behind me. Now that i have done a little research i am really disappointed that mercedes seems to be aware of the issue but has not taken this issue more seriously as it seems to not have been an isolated issue but rather one that has been consistent among fellow ml 320 vehicle owners. Lastly, i've only owned this truck for a two week period, and it has terrified me in this short time.
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
The abs light illuminated at 70 mph. Mercedes customer service helped consumer reset over the phone. Ts
Make-mercedes-benz year 2001 suv ml320it brakes by it self while in motion: it has happened twice i took it to a local dealerhe claimed that the brake control device had malfunctioned he put a new one and after driving for a week it again brakedit self while i was driving very dangerous i was like i was driving very slowly coming out of the parking lot. Can you please let me know whether there has been any of this kind of report on this car?
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 bas/esp light came on again.it was in the middle of the night and there was no one to call to check on this, and the dealer never told us it could be dangerous.all of the sudden a few hours later one of the wheels locked up and sent us out of control winding up on the side of the highway. My wife and our two kids were nearly killed.this is an extremely dangerous safety issue that has been reported previously years ago. If this had happened while going the speed limit of 70mph down the hill next to the deep ravine i am sure we would have all been killed or seriously injured.this is a serious safety issue.please protect consumers by issuing a recall on any mercedes with the bas/esp feature.this is very likely to cause serious injuries or fatalities at any point in the future. We had no idea. Please warn consumers.what if my wife was driving the car?she does not know how to handle this situation like i did.we bought this as my daughters first vehicle.now what am i going to do?i don't feel right selling this car to anyone else or letting my family drive it.the system does not properly warn consumers.after parking the car overnight the bas/esp system is no longer lit up.this is an accident waiting to happen again as my dealer will probably find "nothing wrong with it".they could have at least warned us or replaced all of the sensors as a precaution.
At about 10 to 25 miles per hours my car suddenly and unexpectedly brakes and changes direction by itself without pressing any pedal.
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 occur. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 114,000. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
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.
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.
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 the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure had since recurred once more. The vehicle was not taken back to be examined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. The vin was unavailable.
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 turned vehicle off for 10 -15 minutes came out and got in vehicle... When i started to go... Orange triangle was still on and if i even touched brakes they all locked up and would even squeal when even touching brake petal.it was 79 degrees, dry on a highway that was a smooth road, in traffic and was almost hit.updated 05/11/16*lj
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 normal operation. About 10 miles later the action repeated making me fear a crash or roll over as i was fighting to regain control and exit freeway. Luckily i was able to exit and gain control. Ended up having car towed 175 miles home. Mechanic at dealership now says it was a defective yaw sensor designed to work in conjunction with the esp to prevent a roll over. However the defective sensor easily could have caused a roll over or a crash with a less experienced and physically strong driver. Indeed, had my wife been driving i do not know whether she could have controlled the vehicle. Had there been one of the many 18 wheelers immediately next to me i do not know whether i couldhave avoided a collision. After the fact in review on google i noted many very similar complaints for the same 2001 mbz ml320. I believe there should be a recall before there is death or serious injury.
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 to warn of the failure which the vehicle computer documented 15 times in a six-month period (between the two accidents).approximately eight months later, the warning light on the dash illuminated again.do not know how many times system had failed since it was 'fixed.'traded in vehicle for safety purposes.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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 wheel againwith more force.she steered the vehicle back to the left and off the road into a patch of grass. The vehicle finally came to a stop.she had the vehicle towed to a repair shop.the mechanic could not locate the failure.the vehicle was taken to a dealership in which they randiagnostic testing.the technicianstated that the failure occured from a stop lamp switch. They replaced the part but that did not repair the failure.while driving on another occassion shelost control of the vehicle and brake failure.she veeredonto other lanes.she had the vehicle towed to her home this time and attemptedcontacting the dealership. The vehicle is currently parked outside of her homeun repaired.the current and failure mileage was 76,000. Bl
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*ljupdated 04/12/16.
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 his horn at me and there was nothing i could do. My abs/esp light came on along with the triangle brake light. At first, it sounded as if i blew a right front tire because that is how it sounded. I had no control of the wheel or brakes. The car just slowed down and pulled right. Very dangerous situation and had both my sons with me. The pulling of the car into the next lane is very dangerous. I sat there for 10 mins in shock before trying to start the car. The abs/esp light is still on. I drove very slowly home avoiding the freeway. I am calling mercedes tomorrow. What just happened? someone could be killed when a car locks up and driver has no control.
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 driveway defective and undrivable. What is the best way to pursue this issue ?
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 should not be designed to fail at 55000 miles under normal conditions which this is.
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 determined that the yaw rate sensor had malfunctioned.this was the fourth instance of the problem occurring.the manufacturer was also notified.the consumer stated emergency brake systlem light illuminated and suddenly her speed was reduced from 70 mph to 0 and then the brakes locked. Updated 01/19/07.
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.
2001 mercedes ml320. Consumer states right front wheel locks up and starts to slide while drivingand then comes to a complete stop. *tgwthe 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 guarantee it would solve the problem.
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 in order to fix it would be $1,200 dlls.since this item is considered a safety hazard and can cause serious injury i believe this should be repaired by mercedes and not the owners.if you need further information on this please visit the mercedes forums and you will have more stories to read about it.http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163-m-class/1345867-left-front-wheel-locks-down-no-warning.html?highlight=yaw+sensor.
Steering fluid leeks.there is a hole in the tank.the steering is very hard.
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 wheel againwith more force.she steered the vehicle back to the left and off the road into a patch of grass. The vehicle finally came to a stop.she had the vehicle towed to a repair shop.the mechanic could not locate the failure.the vehicle was taken to a dealership in which they randiagnostic testing.the technicianstated that the failure occured from a stop lamp switch. They replaced the part but that did not repair the failure.while driving on another occassion shelost control of the vehicle and brake failure.she veeredonto other lanes.she had the vehicle towed to her home this time and attemptedcontacting the dealership. The vehicle is currently parked outside of her homeun repaired.the current and failure mileage was 76,000. Bl
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.
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 has supporting documents.after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections), which explicitly referenced the failure that he experienced.he called the manufacturer and is currently waiting for a response.the failure and current mileages were 68,000.
My cat brake would stop car roll over
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 failure occurred whenever the contact completed a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) however, the dealer advised that there was a charge to first perform a diagnostic before having the recall repairs performed. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
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 the dealer at the cost of $150.the dealer stated that the power steering pump, hydraulics, ring, and drive belt needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,320.the manufacturer stated that the recall defect caused the failure and the contact should be reimbursed for the amount they paid.she was informed that there would not be any reimbursement because the dealer will only install a new hose clamp on the power steering hose, which would lead to the power steering cooler.the power steering cooling hose will be inspected and replaced as needed.the dealer will not pay for damages to the power steering pump.the failure mileage was 50,804.
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 not related. Scc
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 steering wheel to jerk as well. I was able to pull off to the side of the road and sat there for a while and once again tried to proceed ahead and almost immediately the same incident happened. I called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to a mercedes dealer who kept the vehicle for three days and could not recreate the issue however they stated that the yaw sensor came up as faulty during the diagnostic. I went to pick up the vehicle and as the tech drove it up it again started jerking. $1000 later the yaw sensor has been replaced but i feel like this issue is definitely a safety hazard. I am just thankful that my 18 month old son wasn't in the car with me at the time as had he been and someone hit us from behind because of the abrupt stop, he surely would have been injured. This needs to be looked into immediately and recalled as it is a safety issue. I believe that mercedes should deem this a recall, fixing the issue for those out there who have not yet experienced it and reimbursing those of us who have had to spend $1000 replacing what is supposed to be a system put in place for safety.
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 mileages were 111,000.
Vehicle lost power steering at 40 mph, dealer determined ac fuse had blown. Dealer replaced wiring harness and hose. Ts
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'sand the car still isn't being recalled.in fact there were two other complaints in the one hour he was there helping me.
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
We believe that one or more mechanical and/or design failures contributed to an accident in which our 2001 mercedes benz ml 320was involved.*la
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.thisdemonstrated thatrecall remedy was inadequate.after the recall failure, the consumer learned mercedes redesigned the clamp three times. The clamp used on the consumer's vehicle wasn't the same clamp being used throughout the recall. Mercedes was continuing to modify the clamps. Consumer noted that the recall should be recalled again. Steering was lost without notice and which was unacceptable. *ph
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 this vehicle and develop a permenant fix asap.
The power steering hose had become disconnected, and caused fluid to leak out.*scc
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 stated that the power steering pump was damaged and causing a leak.the contact was informed that the repairs would not be covered under the recall and would cost $1,025.the manufacturer stated that they could not assist with the repairs.the failure mileage was 72839.updated 12/14/09.
Power steering failure
Power steering fluid on my 2001 mercedes ml 320 leaked out.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
2001 mercedes-benzml320 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. *njthe consumer stated the power steering pump had failed previously and ran completely dry and was making a lot of noise and there was a loss of power steering control. The consumer stated the failure of the hose and clamp caused damage to the power steering pump. The consumer was informed the recall only covered repairs to the hose and clamp and additional damage was not covered.
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, he had to go to a local track auto store to buy a temporary part to replace it.this was a scary and close call as i saw a metro bus almost run into me as i was trying to maneavor the car out of the way.
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 the most likely result. It is unbelievable that a car company would not recall and resolve aknown issue. Ts
While driving and without warning would lose power steering. Dealer notified.
My cat brake would stop car roll over
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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 complaints regarding this.
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 is related to nhtsa campaign pe07007 that was closed in 2007.however, the problem seems to be occurring more and more frequently now and grounds for a recall.the car is not safe to drive until fixed.
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 stated he believed it is a faulty yaw rate sensor. The dealer was notified and a diagnosis was pending. The manufacturer was notified and an investigation was pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 114,970 and the current mileage was 115,000.
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.consumer stated there was damage to the rear bumper.(general grabber st tire p255/65/r16, dot#a33x3hb0701)
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 bas/esp light came on again.it was in the middle of the night and there was no one to call to check on this, and the dealer never told us it could be dangerous.all of the sudden a few hours later one of the wheels locked up and sent us out of control winding up on the side of the highway. My wife and our two kids were nearly killed.this is an extremely dangerous safety issue that has been reported previously years ago. If this had happened while going the speed limit of 70mph down the hill next to the deep ravine i am sure we would have all been killed or seriously injured.this is a serious safety issue.please protect consumers by issuing a recall on any mercedes with the bas/esp feature.this is very likely to cause serious injuries or fatalities at any point in the future. We had no idea. Please warn consumers.what if my wife was driving the car?she does not know how to handle this situation like i did.we bought this as my daughters first vehicle.now what am i going to do?i don't feel right selling this car to anyone else or letting my family drive it.the system does not properly warn consumers.after parking the car overnight the bas/esp system is no longer lit up.this is an accident waiting to happen again as my dealer will probably find "nothing wrong with it".they could have at least warned us or replaced all of the sensors as a precaution.
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 well have caused a serious accident.i went to the dealer where they replaced the computer chip under the brake pedal but were uncertain of the cause of this problem. -250$instead i took the car home to see who else could work on the yaw sensor as they claimed to be sending this faulty signal.as soon as i left the dealer it happened again.they want me to go in for an overhaul on the esp/bas system for nearly 2000 dollars.
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 because when i went online to read way this would happen it seems like it happens a lot to the 2001 and it turned out to be the yaw sensor.when we get it in we will try to drive it in and get the codes but i can't believe you have not done a recall on this part. I almost lost my daughter because of this.please look into this, it's and easy fix but the part is expense.thank you [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
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 is extremely dangerous. What if i had been driving on the freeway? i refuse to drive this vehicle again. Is there a recall on this? i have seen a lot of similar incidents online.
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 restart of the engine and this started to occur after the warranty expired. The first replacement did not work because the wrong parts was used (so the dealer says) and the problem came right back but was corrected with the correct parts the second time (sometimes i feel the esp kicks in and breaking but that might just be my feeling). This could be a safety related issue and should be a recall item since customers that are used to these safety features may have wrong sense of feeling when the sensor fails unexpectedly at a time when this feature can avoid an accident.
The contact owns a 2001 mercedes ml320. While drivingapproximately 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 were any injuries. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v208000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to provide assistance because they were unaware of the recall. The contact made several attempts to call the manufacturer and did not receive a call back with information about the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
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 normal operation. About 10 miles later the action repeated making me fear a crash or roll over as i was fighting to regain control and exit freeway. Luckily i was able to exit and gain control. Ended up having car towed 175 miles home. Mechanic at dealership now says it was a defective yaw sensor designed to work in conjunction with the esp to prevent a roll over. However the defective sensor easily could have caused a roll over or a crash with a less experienced and physically strong driver. Indeed, had my wife been driving i do not know whether she could have controlled the vehicle. Had there been one of the many 18 wheelers immediately next to me i do not know whether i couldhave avoided a collision. After the fact in review on google i noted many very similar complaints for the same 2001 mbz ml320. I believe there should be a recall before there is death or serious injury.
Mechanical failure believed to be result of accident.*mr the consumer believed the accident was caused by unintended acceleration.
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 not related. Scc
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.
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 restart of the engine and this started to occur after the warranty expired. The first replacement did not work because the wrong parts was used (so the dealer says) and the problem came right back but was corrected with the correct parts the second time (sometimes i feel the esp kicks in and breaking but that might just be my feeling). This could be a safety related issue and should be a recall item since customers that are used to these safety features may have wrong sense of feeling when the sensor fails unexpectedly at a time when this feature can avoid an accident.
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 result ,the vehicle ran off the road. The dealer was contacted who advised her to bring in the vehicle for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
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 steering wheel to jerk as well. I was able to pull off to the side of the road and sat there for a while and once again tried to proceed ahead and almost immediately the same incident happened. I called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to a mercedes dealer who kept the vehicle for three days and could not recreate the issue however they stated that the yaw sensor came up as faulty during the diagnostic. I went to pick up the vehicle and as the tech drove it up it again started jerking. $1000 later the yaw sensor has been replaced but i feel like this issue is definitely a safety hazard. I am just thankful that my 18 month old son wasn't in the car with me at the time as had he been and someone hit us from behind because of the abrupt stop, he surely would have been injured. This needs to be looked into immediately and recalled as it is a safety issue. I believe that mercedes should deem this a recall, fixing the issue for those out there who have not yet experienced it and reimbursing those of us who have had to spend $1000 replacing what is supposed to be a system put in place for safety.
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. Finally, the last two times occurred while i was on the highway traveling at approximately 65-70 mph. In all instances, the front brakes absolutely locked and my vehicle came to an approximately complete stop while pulling the steering to the right. Each event was a very frightening episode. Although i kept trying to accelerate, the brakes would not allow it. I had just enough momentum so that i could veer to the safety of the safety lane. The events all happened within a two (2) week period...far, far too frequent for comfort. In all occasions, i was fortunate to not get rammed by the vehicles traveling behind me. Now that i have done a little research i am really disappointed that mercedes seems to be aware of the issue but has not taken this issue more seriously as it seems to not have been an isolated issue but rather one that has been consistent among fellow ml 320 vehicle owners. Lastly, i've only owned this truck for a two week period, and it has terrified me in this short time.
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 same design and they've been having problems with their vendor providing faulty brake switches.i was driving my 2001 ml320 with cruise control at 60 mph. I tapped the brake to disengage the cruise control as i was exiting the freeway.the car began to accelerate.i braked harder and the car increased acceleration to the point of almost over powering my efforts to brake.i was panicked so i stepped on the parking brake, put the car in neutral, the engine raced harder and harder, as i pulled off the road and pushed the gear shift into neutral and turned off the car.the service manager and mechanic explained that by design if the brake switch fails then the cruise control won't turn off as it's supposed to when you apply the brake pedal.furthermore the cruise control senses that the car is slowing down because i was braking so it increases the acceleration to get the car back up to the cruise control set speed.the more you brake the more the cruise control will force the car to accelerate.the mechanic said the solution was to manually turn off the cruise control, but i was so panicked that thought never occurred to me.if it was my wife or 16 year old son driving they would have crashed the car.the service manager acknowledged that mercedes benz is aware of the problem.they fixed my brake switch for free after hearing my scary story.i told them i thought they should have a recall to fix this design problem.the design should include a secondary brake switch or some type of automatic cruise control turn off function.
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.
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 changed brake light switch 2 times said it could be abs pump {800} or wheel speed sensors {1200} or yaw sensor, ignition switch, maybe even computer but said they could not guarantee to fix this problem. Mercedes benz should have a recall on this issue it has been going on for years some one is going to get killed. Spoke to benz at corporate and they only say bring it to the dealer who does not know how to fix this problem. Hope i can get a answer to this situation.
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 floor and thank goodness i have strong legs and quick reflexes.it accelerated so fast i could not have done it that fast even if i had pushed the accelerator myself.it left multiple 4' to 5' black scratch marks on our driveway and the skidding of tires (take off) was heard inside our house.probably traveled 10' or so before i could stop it.no injuries but just shaken up.i called our dealer to inquire if there were any other incidences and they said no.i looked on the web and could not find any other incidences.took to dealer the next day and they acknowledged some type of error notice from their computer related to my accelerator and did a fix of some type.
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 pressing of the accelerator pedal at times, the response returns after several jerks, other times, the car slows and fails to respond.
While driving vehicles' speed will decreaseintermittently to 20 mph without brakesbeing applied.vehicle will stay at 20 mph for 10-15 seconds, then speed will increase. Problem has worsened as timeprogressed. Once whenspeed decreased sos malfunctioned, and there was a loud noise.
The defect stated in recall 03 v 121 000 for the power steering hose clamp happened while the consumer was waiting to be notified.the consumer experienced the following:the entire instrument cluster lit up and flashed and beeped, lost the speedometer, tachometer, gas/gas temperature gauge, and the vehicle had gone into second gear and did come out for some time(discovered it was in limp-home mode).the service dealer advised the consumer that the problem was the gear selector.the instrument cluster lights had gone off, except for the bas/brake assist system light, the gauges, speedometer, and tachometer had resumed.there was an incident where half of instrument cluster display on the left lit up, although the vehicle continued to run.the service dealer thought the problem may have been the battery.during a rainstorm, the entire instrument panel lit up, the tachometer, speedometer, and the gas gauge stopped and the instrument panel kept beeping intermittently but did not go into limp mode.there was a crack in one of the d-pillars, and the rear hatch lock did not work.the ignition lock seemed loose since the gear shift assembly had been replaced, the windshield washer reservoir leaked.the bas/esp control module had been changed, but the problem persisted.the consumer was told the vehicle needed a new battery.the brake pad wear light displayed, the power steering had failed again.the consumer was advised the vehicle needed front and rear brakes then was told that it was a clamp problem.also the driver's window switch hesitated.the safety recall notice that related to the failure of the hose clamp for the power steering fluid which apparently caused the complete loss of power steering in the vehicle as well as damage to the hydraulic fluid pump which resulted in repairs performed on the vehicle.the consumer requested full reimbursement for the charges related to the repairs.recall# 03v121000 *scc
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 tell us is that they cannot reproduce the problem. Therefore they feel that there is nothing wrong. I have had brake failure 4 times on this car. They have changed the master cylinder 2 x's. Are refusing to do anything else at this time. They say the car is okay.
Dt:contact statedthat the windshield wipers didnot work. The air bag light and the check engine light cameon and will not go off. The dealer performed the repairs,and the failure recurred.they were telling the contact that they didnot know what the problem was. The manufacturer advised her to contact dealer.the driver side window was imoperative. Updated 01/06/06.
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*ljthe consumer was advised by the dealer, the failure was no longer covered under warranty. The dealer claimed to have never heard of any other failures such as this. Via the internet, the consumer discovered other vehicles with the same failures. Car insurance covered the damage. Updated 05/29/2013
Dt:contact statedthat the windshield wipers didnot work. The air bag light and the check engine light cameon and will not go off. The dealer performed the repairs,and the failure recurred.they were telling the contact that they didnot know what the problem was. The manufacturer advised her to contact dealer.the driver side window was imoperative. Updated 01/06/06.
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2001 mercedes ml320. Consumer states right front wheel locks up and starts to slide while drivingand then comes to a complete stop. *tgwthe 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 guarantee it would solve the problem.
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