Mercedes Benz ML320 adaptive cruise problems

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

"takats recall" 1st issue I noticed is when I gave someone a jump off a dead car battery. As I was driven I noticed my car battery light came on meaning my battery was decreasing power and it did I was on my way home driven I noticed my car losing power in the car shut completely off so I pulled to the side and I called someone to give me a jump the car started back up drove about 3, blocks and the car shut completely off again so I purchased a brand new battery replacing the old battery with an new one. Got another jump to give the the battery some extra juice. After I received the jump I'm back on the road. In the ancient occur again so I called someone to give me a jump. This time the car didn't start. So I had to get it tow home. Got home did some research in found out it was the alternator. Replace the old alternator with a new one. 2nd issue I noticed after I replaced the old alternator with the new one I noticed my two fans blower will continuously run for hours when I take my car keys out of the ignition. And due to that that cause my drained my battery causing me to lose power and my car won't be able to start when I put my key in the ignition I don't kno if they connected a wire to keep running if so he was to supposed to tell me that which he didn't. 3rd issue I noticed I recently added new front pads and rotor's new rear pads and rotors 1 new rear passsger side brake caliper. My brake lights still appeared to pop up I told the merchant he told me it could be a sensor failure and get check out at a mercedes benz dealer. 4th issue the triangle light located in the center of dash flashes occasionally causing under certain circumstances, tapping the brake pedal may not automatically disengage cruise control as expected in certain model year recall subject: suspension: front control arm upper arm .recall: 6/service bulletins: 2

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 185,630 miles · CA

I was on the freeway, I was using my cruise control (luckily just after heavy traffic hours) just like any other day. A car slowed in front of me, so I went to apply my brakes. As soon as I hit the brake pedal the brakes not only did not disengage the cruise control but the brakes got stiff and would not work no matter how hard I pressed them. At the same time the accelerator was floored and the car was trying to go what seems like 130-140 MPH. It took all my strength to try and keep it at an appropriate speed. Luckily my passenger told me to stay calm and tried to help me disengage the cruise control. I had to maneuver the car to the slowest lane and shift it into neutral. That was the only option I had besides crashing into the car in front of me. I am extremely shaken from this event, I have anxiety/panic attacks whenever I drive any vehicle now. I am currently looking for a physician to help me work out some kind of treatment/therapy.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes ml320. While driving approximately 65 MPH the contact depressed the brakes and the cruise control would not disengage. The contact crashed into a ditch and was able to turn the ignition off. There was no mention of whether a police report was filed or if there were any injuries. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v208000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians were unable to provide assistance because they were unaware of the recall. The contact made several attempts to call the manufacturer and did not receive a call back with information about the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Acceleration · 144,000 miles · OR · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes ml320. The contact stated that while turning a corner, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle did not respond to the brakes and did not stop until crashing into a boulder. There were no injuries from the accident. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the cruise control was replaced. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2011 · Airbags, Brakes · 51,000 miles · NY

I have been the owner of a 2000 mercedes ml320 for about 6 years. The car was purchased from the dealer with approx. 30,000 miles. Today it has approx 73,000 miles. Since owning it, I have had several problems which were all out of warranty and which I feel were unwarranted and were not seriously attended to by mb or the dealer: this complaint form was very difficult to complete according to the fields provided. The equipment information included is not correct and was included just to get to the form. I felt that the problems with the car should be reported specifically the esp light and the air bag problems at about 51,000 miles, the airbag became inoperative. I was told that it would cost about $2000 to repair and correct. Dealer offered a small adjustment. I chose not to make the investment. At about 65,000 miles, I began having very loud noises that seemed to come from the crankshaft and appeared to be a brake problem. Dealer did try to determine what it was, but couldn't isolate the problem unless "he had to take the whole car apart" there was a related problem because the esp light would come on intermittently that the dealer advised could not be isolated unless I did the work on the brake and the crankshaft:" at about 72,000 miles, the car developed oil leaks from the motor. Est. Cost of repair was $2000. We are watching and waiting. In may, I was advised that there is a recall notice on the cruise control of the car. No word on that issue since. Because of the cruise control notice I received, I was prompted to write you about these other issues and became further concerned about the esp light and the faulty air bag the care has had., car is driven an average of 150 miles a week in mostly city driving. Car is serviced but not by the dealer because of the high cost and relative dissatisfaction from the service provided. Updated 07/27/11

Filed Jun 14, 2011 · Acceleration · 83,367 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz ml320. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated when the vehicle abnormally accelerated up to 90 MPH. The contact was unable to disengage the cruise control although she was depressing the break pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the accelerator, cruise control and the electric kit were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 83,367 and the current mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes ml320. The contact was driving with the cruise control set at 65 MPH. When she attempted to disengaged the cruise control bt tapping the brakes, the vehicle would not decelerate. In order to stop the vehicle, she had to turn the vehicle completely off and as a result ,the vehicle ran off the road. The dealer was contacted who advised her to bring in the vehicle for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Lights · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml320. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated and when she tapped on the brakes to disengage the component, the vehicle accelerated abnormally as opposed to decelerating. The contact had to shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake light switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure recurred five times and each time, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the identical, diagnosis was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance, stating that the vehicle was no longer under factory warranty. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Acceleration · 161,000 miles · CA

2001 mb ml320 when push the brake the cruise control did not disengaged the car did not stop had to push the gear to n.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Lights · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes ml320. The contact stated that she had to replace the break lamp switch several times as the brake lights stayed on while driving although the brakes were not applied. Also, when the switch went out she was not able to switch gears and the cruise control did not engage. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed a faulty break lamp switch. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 360,000.