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2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 driver assistance problems
35 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 112,750. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 26%
- typical mileage
- 112,750
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic (ASC)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mercedes Benz ML320 driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Electronic stability control malfunction
Odi opened pe07-007 after receiving 4 complaints within a 6 week period alleging incidents of uncommanded brake application in model year (my) 2000 through 2001 mercedes m class sport utility vehicles.information contained in the reports or gathered in subsequent consumer interviews indicated that the incidents were caused by faults in the electronic stability program (esp) system which were repaired by replacing the yaw rate sensors.although the same yaw rate sensor is used in approximately 800,000 other mercedes m-class, c-class and slk models, to date there has been only one related complaint to odi in those vehicles. During this investigation mercedes benz provided odi with 327 complaints related to the esp system in the my 2000 through 2001 m class vehicles.seven of the complaints submitted by mercedes alleged incidents of uncommanded brake activation while driving, with two of these involving vehicles identified in the odi complaints.none of the incidents resulted in crash or injury.however, the owners did express safety concerns due to the sudden, unexpected change in vehicle speed and direction. On may 10, 2007 mercedes benz met with the federal safety agency to provide a technical presentation and conduct a driving demonstration of the esp system performance with simulated electrical faults in the yaw rate sensor.mercedes showed that the esp system is programmed to diagnose electrical faults and that brake applications resulting from yaw rate sensor electrical faults are very short in duration (0.3 seconds or less) and do not affect vehicle control or stability. Nine of the consumer complaints to odi and mercedes alleged brake activations longer than 0.3 seconds, with several alleging that the incident lasted until the vehicle came to a stop.a complaint vehicle that alleged multiple incidents was evaluated by odi at the vehicle research and test center (vrtc) in east liberty, ohio.vrtc was unable to duplicate the condition.due to the low complaint rate and only one new complaint to odi or mercedes since january 2007, this investigation has been closed.odi will continue to monitor complaints in the subject vehicles and other mercedes products using the same yaw rate sensor and mercedes will provide updates on field experience (complaints, field reports and warranty claims) through the end of 2007.
PE07007
What 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on highway the car brakes come on automatically without touching the brakes, it happened few times, the car has to come to stop, very dangerous situation
This is the 4th or 5th time this has happened to me in the last two years. The first time (jan 2017) happened on a highway outside of washington dc. Luckily I was in the right lane and was able to pull off the road. But before doing so I almost got rear ended by another vehicle that was directly behind me. I sat on side of the road for 15 minutes with car off. When I started up the car, I was able to finish my drive home to south carolina but stayed in the right lane all the way home. 2nd time was in april of 2017 while driving on highway from south carolina to georgia. Pulled over and let it set for awhile. Finished ride to atlanta airport. Week later I drive home from atlanta and it happens again. I bring it to the mechanic and he cant find anything diagnostically. 3rd time while driving home from myrtle beach. I brought it to mechanic and he keeps it for a week. Here is the description of my last occurence; I am driving to work on route 327 and this time it is the worse occurence yet; doing 45 MPH and brakes lock up like as if I had slammed them on. Car behind me swerves around me and gives me the 'one finger' hello.....thank god he was paying attention and not texting. Car is now at the mechanic and he is looking at replacing a $800 sensor. Even then I will not let my family in this vehicle with me ever again. Somebody is going to get rearended (killed) eventually if you dont get mercedes to fix this problem I was driving approximately 40 MPH when the right front brake locked up for approximately 3 seconds, it released for about 3 seconds then locked up again for about 3 seconds. The esp light (exclamation light on the console lights up as well) I never touched the brakes!! The SUV left skid marks on the street. I proceeded on and the same thing happened again. I never touched the brakes! The brake lights do not come on when it happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz ml320. The contact stated that while driving at about 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal felt as id the brake pedal was being depressed. In addition, the 'bas esp" (brake assist system and electronic stability program) warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not contacted and the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving wheel will lock up release and lock up again.the bas/esp light came on.
On more than one occasion, my 2001 merc benz ml320 came to a complete stop and dramatically pulled to the right while I was driving at various speeds. The first time happened as I was making a right turn from a stand still. The second time happened as I was traveling at approximately 35-40 MPH. Finally, the last two times occurred while I was on the highway traveling at approximately 65-70 MPH. In all instances, the front brakes absolutely locked and my vehicle came to an approximately complete stop while pulling the steering to the right. Each event was a very frightening episode. Although I kept trying to accelerate, the brakes would not allow it. I had just enough momentum so that I could veer to the safety of the safety lane. The events all happened within a two (2) week period...far, far too frequent for comfort. In all occasions, I was fortunate to not get rammed by the vehicles traveling behind me. Now that I have done a little research I am really disappointed that mercedes seems to be aware of the issue but has not taken this issue more seriously as it seems to not have been an isolated issue but rather one that has been consistent among fellow ml 320 vehicle owners. Lastly, I've only owned this truck for a two week period, and it has terrified me in this short time.
While driving at 40 MPH unintended brake application causing loss of control. This has happened numerous times under different speeds and condition. It has happened on curves and straight road conditions. This has been happening since may 2016 at least 15 to 20 times.
Vehicle came to a dead stop when brakes suddenly applied automatically while driving in a straight line at 40mph in heavy freeway traffic. Very difficult to get vehicle off road onto shoulder. Esp/bas light came and remained on until ignition turned off. Now no warning light nor diagnostic code detected. Brake pedal sensor replaced by mb dealer on month ago. An extremely dangerous situation.
While driving at 50 MPH, vehicle lights started flashing (warning for esp and ABS) and the vehicle slowed dramatically and pulled to the right... I got to the side of the road and assumed I had a blow out... But all tires were fine and no issues... Turned off vehicle and drove about 13 miles then turned vehicle off for 10 -15 minutes came out and got in vehicle... When I started to go... Orange triangle was still on and if I even touched brakes they all locked up and would even squeal when even touching brake petal. It was 79 degrees, dry on a highway that was a smooth road, in traffic and was almost hit. Updated 05/11/16
Same story as I've seen thousands of times on the internet and you claim not enough occurrences! I'm on the interstate, going 70 MPH. Weather is good, traffic is light (thank god!) and my breaks slam on. The ABS system kicks in, so I'm able to get over to the shoulder before being rear ended. The triangle warning lamp is lit and the bas / esp lamp is lit. I try turning the car off and back on, lights go out, I move forward, get up to about 20 MPH and the breaks slam on again. I shut the car off for about 15 minutes while I got out and was investigating the tires and breaks. Get back in, start the vehicle and drive another 45 minutes. Get into town, driving about 25 MPH and they slam on again. I'm able to limp home with the ABS going on and off. I park it for the night. Next day I do some research and see there are thousands of similar complaints. Follow one of the suggestions and disconnect my battery. Fixed the issue for about 4 months before it happened again. This time I was in the passing lane going around an 18 wheeler with traffic behind me. Me and my 8 year old was almost killed along with other drivers. This is a life threatening issue that you can't ignore. It has happened 4 or 5 times in the two years I've owned the vehicle.
Questions about the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 driver assistance
Does the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320, 26% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 112,750 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 driver assistance?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Mercedes Benz ML320 have the most driver assistance problems?
The Mercedes Benz ML320 model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2001 (35 complaints), 2000 (16 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).
Other 2001 Mercedes Benz ML320 problems
Brakes 48Steering 25Acceleration 16Electrical 16Fuel system 11Airbags 8Engine 5Seats 4Visibility 4Locks 3Suspension 3Transmission 3Body 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2Tires 1
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