Cars stalls while driving. Check engine light is on. Cars does not start, loses power while driving it.
The worst 2008 Mercedes Benz ML problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
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- Engine1
Recalls 2
Trailer hitches
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
- Risk
- This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V242000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
- Risk
- When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V006000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure
- Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability
- Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock
- Check engine light on / fault codes FC1200 / FC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit
- Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on...
- Water entry into vehicle interior for all model 164 vehicles.
What 2008 Mercedes Benz ML owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Jp mercedes benz in peru il repairs ml + gl trailer hitches routinely with a too small welder + non certified personnel performing the welding. They exhibit total disregard for the safety of their customer and anyone following one of these "repaired" vehicles.I have personally witnessed this. Please feel free to contact the service manager + ask him to produce the name of the "certified" welder who performs these blatantly inferior repairs as this will continue indefinitely until someone exposes this dealership as the perpetrators of repair fraud that they are. Their phone # is 815‑223‑7000.
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Questions about the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML
Is the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML, close to a typical ML model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML have?
2 recalls, covering trailer hitches and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mercedes Benz ML engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V006000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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