Mercedes Benz ML320 stalling problems

Filed Dec 31, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 106,500 miles · OR

I was driving on a busy intersection in my 2002 mercedes benz ml320 when driving the yellow triangle in the speedometer starts to flash and all the breaks lock up, this is followed by a stall, thankfully I was able to pull off to the side of the road without being hit. After doing some research I discovered that many mercedes ml320 owners were having this same problem. Specifically the yaw rate sensor. This is a serious life threatening issue that can injure or worse yet kill someone. You guys need to do a recall before someone dies!

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercedes-benz ml320. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after a few minutes. All of the warning indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz ml320. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The second time the failure recurred, the vehicle did not restart. The contact also stated that the horn sounded without being prompted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Engine, Locks · 60,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz ml320. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the camshaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 4/30/15*cn the consumer also stated the glow plug control unit, heat element and door lock failed. Updated 05/07/15

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Letter from regarding numerous issues and troubles he has faced since the purchase of his mercedes-benz vehicle, a 2009 ml320 blue tec diesel engine SUV; seeking assistance-he would like acknowledgement of receipt of this complaint *tgw the consumer stated the first problem he encountered with the vehicle was in may of 2010, within less than a year of purchase, while driving, the gas gauge all of a sudden went from a half tank of fuel, to reading empty, where at that point the fuel light illuminated. Even though he knew the tank was not empty, he stopped to the gas station and re-fueled. However, the tank continued to read empty. About an hour later, the needle moved to the full position. Four to five months later, the check engine light illuminated, along with a blue warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but nothing was found to be wrong. On another occasion, the vehicle lost acceleration as the consumer was attempting to go uphill on an incline. The vehicle started to slow down in speed. Even trying to pump the accelerator pedal did not help and eventually the vehicle started to stall. The consumer experienced the same failure, several more times after that. The check engine light illuminated several other times as well. The dealer changed the entire computer module. Soon after, the tire pressure light illuminated. Once the tires were checked, the light no longer appeared.

Filed Oct 6, 2011 · Engine · 72,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercedes benz ml320. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled with the illumination of the entire instrument panel. The engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was contributed to the crank shaft position sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 10/31/11 *bf updated 12/08/11

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Transmission · 90,010 miles · NJ

My ml 320 year 2000 mercedes-benz stopped suddenly while I was going 30 miles and hour. No sign of any problem (than engine stalled). This is scary and must be investigated. I almost hit a car. It did not start for 20 minutes and then it started. It will crank-start for 20 seconds and engine will stop again. Car started working fine after 45 minutes wait.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Transmission · 83,208 miles · CA

I was driving a mercedes-benz ml320 on august 02, 2011. The car engine suddenly and completely shut down while I was driving. I got stuck on the inner lane of homestead rd, cupertino, ca. Fortunately I was not on a highway, otherwise, I don't know what would happen to me. I got my car towed to the mercedes service. I was told that the crank sensor did not function properly. This costs me almost my life and $500. I think it's very dangerous to passengers if a car completely shut down while driving. Mercedes-benz should have done a better job to prevent this from happening. To my point of view, this is a design flaw. I want to share this experience to all drivers with the same model and have them watch out the same situation may happen.

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 Oct 4, 2010 · Engine · 8,000 miles · PA

The SUV slows and/or stalls suddenly at different speeds. Started around 8,000 original miles on odometer. It is a 2009 ml 320 bluetec. Occurs unexpectedly for few seconds randomly.