Mercedes Benz ML320 brake failure problems

Filed Mar 1, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 200,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes-benz ml320. When the contact attempted to roll down both passenger side windows, they failed to roll down. The headlights and instrument panel lights failed to illuminate. The ABS, brake failure switch, and esp warning lights illuminated. When using the power steering to attempt to turn the vehicle, the warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction of the power steering. The vehicle hesitated before completing the turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2015 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes benz ml320. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the brakes failed without warning and caused the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml320. While the vehicle was being test driven by an independent mechanic, the brakes failed without warning. It was diagnosed that the brake line was rusted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · CA

Brake line rusted and brakes failed completely suddenly when my mechanic was moving auto from his garage after servicing my transmission I probably would have been in a serious accident had I picked up my car without that happening to him never expected a brake line to rust and cause brakes to suddenly be gone I am so worried another car will cause deaths if this defect is not known to owner

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz ml320. The contact was traveling 40-45 MPH when the steering wheel and brakes began to vibrate abnormally. The contact had not engaged the brakes. The contact also stated that later that day, the brakes failed while being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 105,325 miles · NC

I purchase a my 2000 mercedes benz ml320 used with approx. 78k miles. The vehicle now has 105k miles, while driving the vehicle normal, and no off road activity the front brakes would activate causing the vehicle to pull suddenly to the left or right depending on which side had been activated with no input from the driver. The incident would last anywhere from three to five seconds in duration and loss of brake control to the rest of the vehicle. This has happened several different times 5 to be exact all at different speeds. The last episode I was traveling at 50 MPH when the front left wheel slammed on brakes and jerked the vehicle to the left, thank god, no on was coming at me at that time. The vehicle has been taken to a repair shop and a yaw sensor ordered. I have read previously that a similar complaint had been filed and closed back in 2007. All I can say is that this could have been a very serious issue, because it happens unexpectedly and at any speed!

Filed Oct 1, 2009 · Brakes, Lights · FL

I purchased a used 2002 ml320. Once the vehicle came of the lot it was fine in the beginning; however, the bas/esp continues to come on every two to three months. This prevents me from moving the gear shift from park to drive also the brake lights are not working (on or off when pressing on the brake pad)and when it does come on when I am driving at night other drivers cannot see any brake lights at all which puts my family and I in a safety situation or safety hazard which has occurred many times while driving. At first, I took it to napa on metro parkway in fort myers which they replaced the brake light switch and then two months to three months later the vehicle was taken back for the same situation. They replaced the switch and said the brake light switch they received was from mercedes benz. In the spring 2007 the same situation occurred and took it to mercedes benz of fort myers and they also replaced the switch as well. However, mercedes of fort myers changed and followed orders from corporate on what to do but to no avail. This has been an ongoing issue since the purchased of the ml320. Currently, october 1, 2009 the vehicle is at mercedes at fort myers for the same issue. My wife and I have contacted mercedes customer complaint with this issue but we feel enough is not being done to resolve. The situation began in the month of december 9, 2006 and continues presently which I have indicated. Other drivers came close to crashing into me due to no brakes lights. My wife and I feel that we purchased a used vehicle that is considered to be a lemon that had about seventy two plus thousand miles on it. This is a very dangerous situation, and my wife and I would appreciate it if you can investigate this situation. Please respond as soon as possible. *tr updated ivoq 10/11/11. *jb updated ivoq 10/18/11.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 76,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercedes ml320. While traveling at 65mph, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right lane. She attempted to steer the vehicle back into her lane but lost control of the vehicle. She pressed on the break pedal but they fell straight to the floor. She grabbed the steering wheel again with more force. She steered the vehicle back to the left and off the road into a patch of grass. The vehicle finally came to a stop. She had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. The mechanic could not locate the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealership in which they ran diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure occured from a stop lamp switch. They replaced the part but that did not repair the failure. While driving on another occassion she lost control of the vehicle and brake failure. She veered onto other lanes. She had the vehicle towed to her home this time and attempted contacting the dealership. The vehicle is currently parked outside of her homeun repaired. The current and failure mileage was 76,000. Bl

Filed May 4, 2009 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · CO

Gas pedal stuck on the mercedes ml320 and then the brake pedal went to the floor (no brakes) until a second and third try.

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Brakes · 137,000 miles · NH

Loss of brake fluid resulting in brake failure caused by rupture of corroded metal hydraulic brake line as confirmed by local mercedes dealer (hollaway motor cars-manchester-nh). Hollaway also confirmed same failure and cause on 2 other same model vehicles.