an Exhaust recycle hose cracked; causing cabin to fill with carbon dioxide. Driver, (me) became disorented.. ran off right shoulder, ran into center divider cement, before rearending truck. Engine light later came on indicating (HVOC?) ERROR Mechanic was able to locate leak and repair. Vehicle now performing properly. A DEFECT THAT ALLOWS CARBON DIOXIDE INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN, IS A SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION.
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350: check engine light
6 of the 111 complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
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What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the message indicating an EVAP leak was displayed. The contact checked and noticed that there was a leak underneath the vehicle coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz ml350. While accelerating from a stop, the engine jerked and the vehicle lost acceleration. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the engine and was able to regain acceleration. On one occasion, while exiting traffic at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration. When the vehicle was shut off and restarted, the contact was able to regain acceleration and drove to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission was "sleeping". The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. At the time of the failure, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to properly diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local mercedes dealer (james motor company (2440 richmond rd, lexington, ky 40502, (859) 268-1150). The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a mercedes benz ml- 350 year 2011. The vehicle has a little over 60,00 thousand miles. The engine light from my dash board started coming on. I brought the car in to the mercedes dealership for a diagnostic test. The test results indicated there's a problem with the balance shaft. The repair quote I received was $9,300.00. This is quite absurd ... To say the least ! As I researched this issue regarding the balance shaft this has been an occurring problem in the ml- 350 and c class models such as the c 220. (v6 272 engine) there are noted class action suite's going back to the ml- 350 2006 up to the ml-350 2010. The mercedes benz corporation has showed only reluctance in repairing this prevalent problem. There position as stated this issue was rectified from the 2010 recall. Obviously the problem with the balance shaft in this ml - 350 model has not been resolved. My next step is to approach the mercedes benz corporation again for a final decision in resolving this issue. If they don't take the responsibility in standing behind there product and keeping their reputation in good standing I have no other choice but to pursue this as a legal matter...
Reference: seifi vs mercedes-benz. I have 66,000 miles on my car. The engine light came on while driving, when I took it to the dealership, I was told part was defective. Has code1200, 12007 for balance shaft. Mercedes had this same problem just settled for 2005-2007 model.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- The engine diagnosis warning lamp
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- Engine diagnosis warning lamp lights up
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Questions about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350?
6 of 111 owner complaints about the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (5%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
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