2000 Mercedes Benz ML320: check engine light

Filed Apr 18, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz ml320. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to lose power until stalling. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 87,582 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml320. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v121000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) and had the necessary repairs performed by the dealer. However, she continued to experience failures with the power steering fluid leaking. The steering wheel became more difficult to turn over time. On a separate occasion, she received a second recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v465000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The dealer stated that the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,200. The dealer stated that it would be pointless to repair the vehicle according to the recall when additional components were affected as a result of the steering failure. The initial recall stated that consumers who had repairs made before november 23, 2003 could possibly have the hose replaced, if found defective. The contact had repairs made prior to that date. She also experienced failures with the catalytic converter and the check engine indicator continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. After the repairs were made, the check engine indicator continued to illuminate. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and stated that it was not related to the power steering. The failure mileage was 87,582 and current mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · 68,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65-70mph the engine stalled. As a result, there was a loss of power steering. The check engine light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was maneuvered from the highway without incident. There was a 30 minute delay before the vehicle would restarted. The engine stalling failure occurred five times and occurred more often during hot weather. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor were faulty. Since the repairs were performed the vehicle has been operating properly. The manufacturer was alerted who explained there was a technical service bulletin on the problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · 67,500 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined by diagnostic testing the air mass sensor needed to be replaced. The contact also owns an e320 which had the same failure last year. If the air mass sensor is not replaced, further damage can result to the engine.

Filed Oct 13, 2005 · Engine · 61,000 miles · PA

Dt: the check engine light has been staying on since purchase of vehicle on march 20, 2004. The vehicle stalled intermittently since march of 2005. It happened when trying to start the vehicle from a cold start. The contact stated that he will have to leave it running for five to ten minutes before it will start. Also, it will stall when trying to accelerate. Had a diagnostics test run on the vehicle and it showed a problem with the mass oxygen sensors, mass air flow sensors, and something else that he was not sure off. They replaced the mass oxygen sensors. This helped the problem a little, but, the problem recurred. . Also, there was a problem with the window switch console. It started in february 2005, and had it replaced. The catalytic converter weld completely separated. The problem started in december 2004. Complete separation happened in april of 2005. The contact had them welded back together.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · CA

My 2000 ml320 with 53000 miles had suddenly showed check engine light while I was driving it on the highway at ~65 MPH. I exit and as I slowed I could sense the engine was running very rough with shake and strong vibration. Then as I stopped the car at the red light at the exit, the car idled very rough and lots of vibration and then the engine stalled (and shut off). I immediately turned the key to the off position and turned the key back on and the car re-started no problems. The engine idle now only feels slightly rough but idle sound is noticeably slightly louder than before. I took the car to the mercedes benz dealer (san diego) that same day and described to them exactly what occurred. The next day they diagnosed it as spark plug failure and spark plug wire failure of cylinder #2 and possibly #4. They recommend replacing all 12 spark plugs and their module and wires. After they did the recommended repairs, my ml320 seems to run like normal but I still hear the engine idle different than before and engine rev sound slightly louder than before this incident. They said that the sound is normal. I guess I have no way to prove this before and after sound difference so I just have to wait and see what else fails. The total repair cost was approx. $1280; which included 6 hours of labor at $120/hour. I told them I thought 6 hours of labor to replace 12 spark plugs and wires was very inefficient and costly to me or any customer. They just said it takes a lot of effort and tedious work to do spark plug changes. Well I am not a mechanic to whatever they said I guess is right. I just hope they fixed the right problem for the issue I had that's all.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 57,127 miles · PA

Dt: caller has had vehicle in 6 times for check engine light/spark plugs being corroded/loose wheel bearing/control module went out/for shaking and sputtering at idle, and the electric function check. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Airbags, Engine · 31,000 miles · MD

The consumer's mercedes benz m l 320 slowed down on its own. The consumer pulled over put the car in park and restarted it. *bf after this incident the consumer parked in a mall parking lot. When she returned to the vehicle the shift lever would not move out of park. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. After the vehicle was picked up from the dealer it went into stick mode again. The SRS light illuminate on the dash. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer and when it was returned to the consumer the light was still on. The engine light illuminated and the front end vibrated.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Airbags, Body · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was always being serviced and the air bags failed to deploy in a severe accident. *ph the consumer was struck by another driver and caused damage on both sides of the vehicle. Both sides of the doors were smashed and there was extensive damage in the passenger's cabin. Other problems are as followed: the engine light was on, engine low level oil light had come on, when the right front and left rear windows were erratic when going down, the cigarette lighter was inoperative, the rear cargo accessory plug was inoperative, the trim on the left side of the left front seat cracked, there was a buldge on the right rear tire, lug bolts were missing on the right rear wheel and the rear pads needed to be replaced, there was a noise heard in the rear when going over bumps, the power supply plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the light behind the climate control panel was inoperative, the left front window was intermittent, the left front park light was inoperative, the left front door was not closing due to the latching, the rear electrical plug in the rear cargo area was inoperative, the material on the center console wrinkled, the sunroof would bind when opened, the rear tire had a knot on the sidewall, when the vehicle was filled with fuel the fuel gauge would go down, there was a noise in he right front wheel when driven at low speeds, there was a whining noise when turning the steering wheel and the steering was stiff.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Airbags, Engine · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Various problems involving 2000 mercedes benz ml320 / also air bags failed to deploy.*mr consumer was struck by another vehicle causing damage to both sides of the vehicle. All the doors were smashed in yet none of the six air bags deployed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated while driving. Vehicle has been to the mechanic many times for repairs but to no avail. Consumer felt vehicle may be defective and would like to exchange or get money back.