We found the following complaints for MERCEDES BENZ ML500 (2006)
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The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. The contact stated that the srs light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that whenever one air bag was malfunctioning, it would prevent all of the air bags from functioning properly. The contact received a notice from the manufacturer prior to the failure, stating that the warranty on the air bag harness would be extended to 100,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to do any repairs. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 94,000. The vin was not available.
My car was parked and hadn't moved since the day before.i was just sitting in front passenger seat, opened door to exit when sab deployed hitting me square on my frontal lobe aneurism coil.ambulance took me to hospital.just had fully serviced by mercedes 2 wks prior. Sudden drastic eyesight decline
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shut off, the hatch door latch would erroneously lock and unlocked independently and the brake lights would continuously blink off and on. The following day while driving approximately 30 mph, the horn erroneously activated and could not be turn off. The contact mentioned that moment later smoke started to emit inside the vehicle from the rear hatch area. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle flames were discovered coming from the brake light and fuse compartment. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was destroyed during the incident. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.
On an out of town trip on the highway, our suv brake, abs, esp lights went on, the instrument panel show that abs, esp, display malfunction, contract service. Power steering and brake are both very tight. Speedometer went to zero. After we report the incidence to m-brace service, we manage got off the highway from the next immediate exit to the closest gas station, and the check engine light went on, the car was totally off by itself. We spent one night with a friend nearby. The next morning, the 25th, we took off from friends drive way, the instrument panel shows normal, we had 43,432 miles on the car. After 12 miles traveling, all the issues we had previous day happened again. We managed get home by referencing rpm and some slow driver's speed. And when we reach home, the mileage is 43,448. The whole trip only recorded 18 miles from carmel, id to metro detroit area. We contacted the dealer and mercedes customer service, the problem was identified as esp module failure. Our concern is even with a electronic part malfunction, the speedometer and odometer shouldn't stop. Please looking into this issue. Thank you.
2006 mercedes benz ml 500.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues. The consumer stated he saw on the news there was a potential recall on the c class mercedes benz due to electrical issues in the rear tail lights which short out and catch fire. The consumer stated he had the same issue with his vehicle. Two years ago, the entire rear tail light compartment, wiring and bulbs had to be replaced, due to corrosion. Shortly after the replacement of the tail lights, the lock on the tailgate door began to open and close, the computer panel on the dash began to blink indicating a complete electrical failure. He was able to make it home. However, the next the day, the battery was dead. Aaa came out and replaced the battery, but the charge did not hold for very long. He was able to charge the battery long enough, to get to the dealer. Once at the dealer, a diagnosis revealed a complete electrical shortage. Two weeks after the repair, while driving down the road, the wipers,lights, blinkers and locks stopped working. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer once again, and a diagnosis revealed another electrical shortage. The repair was done free of charge.
The contact owned a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, she began to smell an abnormal, burning odor emitting from the vehicle. As the contact came to a complete stop, the passenger seat erupted in flames without warning. The contact immediately exited the vehicle and a local bystander called the authorities. Once the fire department arrived, they were able to extinguish the fire. The contact was uncertain if a fire report was filed. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The fire department verbally informed that contact at the scene that the cause of the fire was due to an electrical failure; she was also informed that the vehicle had been destroyed. The contact had the vehicle towed to her home due to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000. The vinwas unavailable.
On an out of town trip on the highway, our suv brake, abs, esp lights went on, the instrument panel show that abs, esp, display malfunction, contract service. Power steering and brake are both very tight. Speedometer went to zero. After we report the incidence to m-brace service, we manage got off the highway from the next immediate exit to the closest gas station, and the check engine light went on, the car was totally off by itself. We spent one night with a friend nearby. The next morning, the 25th, we took off from friends drive way, the instrument panel shows normal, we had 43,432 miles on the car. After 12 miles traveling, all the issues we had previous day happened again. We managed get home by referencing rpm and some slow driver's speed. And when we reach home, the mileage is 43,448. The whole trip only recorded 18 miles from carmel, id to metro detroit area. We contacted the dealer and mercedes customer service, the problem was identified as esp module failure. Our concern is even with a electronic part malfunction, the speedometer and odometer shouldn't stop. Please looking into this issue. Thank you.
The rear brake lights sockets are getting burnt causing the brakes light to fail. Corrosion on a connector can cause the tail, brake or rear turn signal lights to dim or fail. This is a safety issue because it can make cars less visible to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. This is the exact same issue with the 2008 - 2011 mercedes c class which recently had a recall issued.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. While driving 65 mph with the drivers side heated seat activated, the contact noticed that the seat was melting. The dealer reupholstered the seat and the vehicle was released to the owner. The contact was driving 3 mph when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the brake wiring harness to correct the failure. In addition, the contact also advised the dealer that the power door locks could only be used manually. Thedealer confirmed that the power door lock switch needed to be replaced as well. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. While driving 65 mph with the drivers side heated seat activated, the contact noticed that the seat was melting. The dealer reupholstered the seat and the vehicle was released to the owner. The contact was driving 3 mph when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the brake wiring harness to correct the failure. In addition, the contact also advised the dealer that the power door locks could only be used manually. Thedealer confirmed that the power door lock switch needed to be replaced as well. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
Sporadically, while driving along on local roads or the highway, the car's transmission does not switch higher than third gear. The problem occurs about once a month.upon engine restart, vehicle drives properly. My pedal shifters do not work when this problem occurs; i can try to shift gears with the pedal shifters, and the software indicates a change from 3rd to 4th gear, but the actual transmission does not change gears.it remains stuck in third gear whether i speed up or slow down.if i place the vehicle in park and try to reverse, there is no power to the vehicle until i restart the car.this seems to be occurring with more and more frequency.i have a safety concern that i have to pull off the road and restart my car whenever this occurs.this seems to be problematic for several owners on the nhtsa site and online.
Mercedes 500ml transmission and power steering not safe.
Accelerated after stopping at a lighted intersection.the transmission would not shift into gear therefore, the vehicle would not move.vehicle was taken to dealer who replaced the transmission at the reduced cost of $2500, as a courtesy, since the vehicle was out of warranty by 3k miles.
Transmission problem.
After stopping at a traffic light, released brake and pressed gas; the rpm would go up, but the car would not move forward, instead the car started to roll backwards because it was on a hill.the gear indicator was on drive, but car was actually on neutral. The transmission would not change gears.this creates a dangerous situation as car is on neutral and cannot change transmission back to any gear.car was take to a dealer repair shop, where transmission valve body was replaced. As car was out of warranty cost of repair over $1000.
2006 ml500 was purchased in june, 2010 as a cpo,one week after purchase vehicle began to lurch forward while completely stopped at a stop light.the next day vehicle was taken to mercedes service and mechanic was able to duplicate problem.was told flushing transmission was answer, but problem continued for months.vehicle then began to stick in neutral while attempting to shift to drive or reverse.several times was stuck in traffic due to this problem.after many instances of this, vehicle was taken back to mercedes service.was told problem was due to snap ring coming loose.refused to drive vehicle any longer and got rid of it.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz ml500. While driving 20 mph, a grinding noise was detected from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of stevens creek (4500 stevens creek blvd, san jose, ca 95129, (408) 641-4610) where the contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
This event is a one time occurrence--thank goodness! while driving down a 4 lane residential thoroughfare, the interior filled with smoke, i began coughing & gasping for air and the seat back became very hot, all seemingly simultaneous. Instantly opening windows provided oxygen & cleared the smoke as turning off the seat heater relieved the hot seat situation. Gratefully, i was not in freeway traffic, could pull to the curb. Examination on the left side of the drivers seat back, about waist high, revealed a hole about the size of a fat cigar burn. My seat had appeared about to burst into flames!
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz ml500. The contact stated that the driver's side heated seat caught on fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. While driving 65 mph with the drivers side heated seat activated, the contact noticed that the seat was melting. The dealer reupholstered the seat and the vehicle was released to the owner. The contact was driving 3 mph when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the brake wiring harness to correct the failure. In addition, the contact also advised the dealer that the power door locks could only be used manually. Thedealer confirmed that the power door lock switch needed to be replaced as well. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml550.the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled down the hill and crashed into a gate.the driver jump into the vehicle to depress the brake and sustained scratches and cuts.the road conditions were dry.the manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was normal.the insurance company hired an investigator and he stated that there was a manufacturer defect with the braking system.the failure mileage was 28400 and current mileage is 28,600.updated 03/05/08. *lj
I contacted mercedes about the power steering leakage & problems on my ml500 2006 suv,i see a recall was made, but my vin# is not included in the voluntary recall by mercedes
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph approaching a turn and heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. Immediately, there was a slight loss in the power steering and leakage of fluid. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number under 05v224000 (steering: hydraulic power assist system). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
- the contact stated that while driving his 2006 mercedes ml 500 (19800 failure mileage) at 25 mph, andmerging right onto the expressway, the vehicle kept going straight onto the grass.the contact stopped the vehicle to check the steering wheel and found that the steering wheel kept spinning.the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that "they will not fix the vehicle, because the vehicle was in a crash" even though he didn't strike anything when he lost control and ran off on to the median.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.
Mercedes 500ml transmission and power steering not safe.
The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml 500.the contact stated when whenever it would rain, water would enter the vehicle through the rear hatch and splashed onto the fuse box.the contact stated that the control module would become wet and cause the electrical components to malfunction. The exterior lighting failed as a result of the electrical malfunction.the contact stated that the failure could potentially result in a fire due the water getting on the electrical components.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer was replacing the gasket for the rear lights.the failure mileage was 80,000.
The electronic airmatic suspension system is malfunctioning for the second time in a year!when this happens the vechile is undriveable because the front end falls on the front wheels.can you beleive i paid extra dollars for this option and it appears that this will be an ongoing problem and i beleive the problem will never be resolved.i can see myself in another 5000 or 6000 miles experiencing the same problem!i beleive from past experience with mercedes benz the electronic airmatic suspenion will never work properly and the car should be declared a lemon for the following documented reason!i own a 1963 mercedes benz 300se with the old mercedes benz hydrolic version of the airmatic suspension and it always broken.that was 43 years ago and the crafted thinkers at mercedes benz have not resolved the problem yet! when i bought the vechile the salesman assured me that they had worked out all the problems with the airmatic suspension and i had nothing to worry about!if that's the case! why is my car in the garage and i have no vechile to drive until my service appoinment this wednesday comming up.mercedes benz offers a $70,000 truck with a nighmare electronic suspension for an option that does not work that you paid extra money for. What a joke?i really think they should replace the vechile.this problem will never be resolved!all i,m gonna get from mercedes benz is we will fix the problem sir! don't worry!the big question who will pay the cost of the repair of this problem when my warranty ends if i keep this vechile!it's not fair!
Our 2006 mercedes ml500 has had both internal mechanical latches to doors break apart inside the front doors at different times.what happens is that when use use the electronic switch to open the vehicle doors, they unlock ok but the door will not close or lock after initial opening. When this happens, you cannot close the door (the latch is broken).this is a life threatening problem if you have to drive any distance to get to a mercedes dealer.of course they never have the parts in stock.on one occasion, i had to try to physically hold the passengers side front door closed until we could get some rope to tie from one door to another.fortunately we now have a rope in the car at all times.my wife was alone in the vehicle yesterday and had to tie the divers door to the front passengerdoor.fortunately she works 1 1/2 mile from the local mercedes dealer.it was still very scary for her because whenever she turned a corner, the driver'sdoor would swing open slightly.again this is a dangerous problem and is a $1,000.00 repair. The last time this happened was about a year ago.
Driving on public roads and without notice the vehicle will go into limp mode and will not shift gears, can only go 15-20 mph or the rpms will rev to 4-5k. Very dangerous.
Vehicle will not accelerate after a stop at a light or after taking a highway from a ramp, the engine will rev up but the vehicle will not change gears, after a pull over to the shoulder of the road shutting off the engine and restarting it will run normal. This happened for about 20-30 times until yesterday i get out of work pulled out of the parking lot noticed the vehicle was in limp mode stuck in 2nd and will not change gears. I did some research and found out that the cause was from the valve body of the transmission or the conductor plate and only the dealer is aloud to repair it ???. And will cost around $2500 .i read that lots of people are having problem with this 722.9 7 speed transmission and mbusa is not issuing a recall. Nhtsa should look into this and force mbusa to recall all defective vehicles and replace the valve body at no cost because its a safety issue.
My wife has had 4 incidents where the suv has felt like is wants to accelerate while stopping. The most recent incident was 23 november, where as she was coming to a stop, the car downshifted and it felt like she had been hit in the rear. The car is going into the mb dealer, park place mercedes benz, fort worth 817-263-3600, 27 november for investigation.
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