2000 Mercedes Benz ML320: sudden loss of power

Filed May 13, 2019 · Engine · 136,700 miles · CA

Ongoing issue that is sometimes difficult to replicate. Vehicle will suddenly die while driving or idling, without warning, and take approximately 20 minutes to restart. Ignition will sometimes stick and not start. Vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle in one instance where sudden loss of power occurred while approaching stop light.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · 112,500 miles · NY

The vehicle lost all power suddenly. Other owners have also experienced similar problems. I found this out by searching the internet. I followed what others have done. I had a local garage replace the cps-crankshaft position sensor and the problem has resolved. I suspect faulty design of the crankshaft position sensor. Very fortunate that no one was injured. My 16 year old daughter was driving.

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 Dec 7, 2009 · Electrical · CA

I parked my car in a strip mall for dinner. When I tried to restart the car after dinner, it wouldn't crank, nor would it start. Called in aaa and by the time they showed up half an hour later, the car started fine. Two days later, when I was driving taking my daughter to school around 7:45am on a surface street, my car suddenly lost all power and the engine stalled. I had to quickly turn into a drive way to avoid other cars and the car stopped at the entrance. Again called aaa and a tow truck showed up 5 minutes and the drivers helped push and park my car, but was told to wait at least 45 minutes for the right tow truck. Tried to start my car every 5 minutes, and it finally started after 15 minutes. I was able to drive to a fletcher jones dealer and paid $600 to have a sensor replaced to fix the stalling problem. The service manager was familiar with the this problem and my friends who owned 98, 99 ml320 also experienced this stalling problem. I believe this is a safety issue (even the service manager at fletcher jones agreed with me on this). I thanked god that my daughter and I were not hurt in this incident, but an accident could have been easily happened. Since this problem has occurred in different ml320 model years, and it cost the driver a bundle to have it fixed, mercedes benz should issue a recall to fix this problem.

Filed Jul 27, 2008 · Driver assistance · 165,000 miles · AL

Two recent incidents of my 2000 ml-320 suddenly braking and losing power. All brake and esp lights lit up. I was able to steer car to an exit - it had very limited power and the accelerator did not seem to react when pressed. One incident was wednesday 7/23/2008 at appx 12:50 pm cst. I was driving south on us 431 s at appx 60 MPH on a clear day. The second incident occured on sunday july 27, 2008 at appx 6:30 am driving north on us 431 also a clear day. 7-30-08 eps module failure placed vehicle in limp home mode*smch

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 Mar 21, 2006 · Steering · 159,000 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while shifting into reverse in a slippery parking lot the vehicle lost power steering. Upon inspection the contact determined the power steering fluid leaked because the return line disconnected from the rack due to improper crimping. Both lines were rebuilt by the contact. Updated 04/06/06.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Steering · 24,000 miles · CT

Loss of power steering while driving. Informed that power steering hose clamp failed. Repaired by mercedes-benz roadside assistance, informed that this failure occurred because of the weather changes, but failure was common.

Filed Feb 22, 2003 · Steering · 27,175 miles · AL

Loss of power steering while driving. Vehicle nearly impossible to maneuver at slower speeds. Cause: hose came off power steering system and fluid was lost.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Engine · 51,000 miles · VA

I own a 2000 mercedes benz ml 320. While my wife was driving the vehicle on february 1, 2003, the engine quit twice without warning and the vehicle lost all electrical power and steering and braking control. The first failure happened as she accelerated from a stop at an intersection. The second failure occurred shortly thereafter while driving down a street. She had to run into the curb to stop the vehicle. I have talked to another owner of a ml 320 that experienced an engine shutdown without warning while driving on a highway. I have also found many complaints on websites by owners of ml 320s that reported loss of engine power without warning. From my limited research I was able to find other instances of this occurring, and feel that this may be a widespread problem and may represent a significant public safety hazard.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Steering · MA

While driving power steering fluid leaked out, resulting in total loss of power steering. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts