2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 fuel system problems

Filed Jul 4, 2020 · Fuel system · 235,000 miles · NJ

The method in which a fuel tank is fastened to the vehicle chassis uses a steel strut to support a series of stainless steel straps. The dissimilarity in metals used in fastening the hardware of both combined with exposure to the elements will cause the strut to corrode without warning and the fuel tank to drop onto the roadway without prior symptoms or warning. The corrosion at the critical fasting points is not obvious with routine inspection. With many of these vehicles manufactured from 1998 through 2005 still on the road today, owners should be made aware of this potential safety issue.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 25 miles · CA · 1 injury

As I noticed in other complaints they all focus in the power steering issues, fuel / oil leaks and loss, esp option , electrical mail functions that relate with the ecu, problem with the shifter. All these are safety concerns since all the above problems can cause an accident . I have the same problems in my car and it is really difficult to operate the vehicle. The power steering is not working as the car is not in speed motion unless you use strength to turn the wheel , the esp is not working at all , the shifter is not changing to drive unless you override it and that's the only way to start it and the fuel along with the oil is leaking and all the fluids are disappearing in no time . All these are safety hazards and not just a simple problem . There should have been a repair for all of these issues asap free of charge from mercedes for the owners of the particular defective vehicles . Thank you in advance

Filed Apr 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MO

Every time I fill up my gas tank. The light shows empty until after a few hours of driving. I have to top the at least once every 1-2 months as well.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Body, Fuel system · 45,000 miles · 00

Power lost on steering wheel.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Fuel system, Steering · OH

Recently, my 2000 ml320 would end up cranking while starting. Took 2 attempts to get the car started up. Took my mercedes to the local authorized shop and was told that the fuel pump went out. Had the fuel pump replaced & filter & the new updated lines. Previously back in december 2005, power steering line was damaged. Serviced at same dealership. A small hole was discovered on the pipe and power steering went out. Almost made me hit the garage.

Filed Aug 10, 2006 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the vehicle hesitated. The smell of gas was present when parking and a puddle of gas was noticed under the vehicle. An independent repair shop inspected the vehicle and determined the wiring harness of the fuel pump melted and replaced the fuel pump. The dealer was contacted.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · MA

Oil consumption problem. Oil light keeps coming on between 200-600 miles of driving. Transmission is failing and engine needs to be replaced. Very poor.

Filed Apr 24, 2004 · Fuel system · IL · crash

11-03, 12-03 & 1-04 my car would stutter and stall and fail to accelerate over 10 MPH . I took the car in for service each time ,and finally 1-04 they realized that the problem was the mass air flow system was bad. It was repaired again 1-25-04 the same problem occurred the car stalled and stuttered this time I could not get out of the way of a speeding vehicle and was hit. This truck was in for service a total of 13 times in 2003. I have complained to mbusa about the safety of this vehicle and to the service dept but no help was available to resolve this ongoing and constant problem .

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 Jan 29, 2004 · Fuel system, Visibility · 8,000 miles · CA

Intermittently in cold temperatures when the defroster system is engaged it will disengage for a few seconds, then come back on. This reduces the driver's visibility and could cause an accident. Defroster system continuously does this until vehicle is turned off. This occurred on 3 separate occasions. Dealership serviced vehicle and replaced parts, but the problem still persists. *ak in addition, consumer experienced fuel tank gauge shows only 3/4 full. Dealer stated that internal electrical fault in the fuel sending unit. Fuel sending unit replaced.