2006 Mercedes Benz ML350: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving at various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously and the engine stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle also lunged forward when the brake pedal was depressed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Updated 05/10/16*lj

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Transmission · WA

My 2006 ml350 (automatic) has a transmission problem where shifting down causes the vehicle to lunge forward. All gear shifts (up or down) are hard and can be felt by the occupants in the car in the form of a jerky motion. Scouring the internet for this issue shows that this is a widely reported problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who offered to replace the transmission for $7500. When asked about the root cause of the issue, the dealer stated that they would not know until they take the transmission apart and would end up costing roughly the same as replacing the transmission. The down shifting presents a danger when making sudden stops due to unforeseen traffic changes in front of the vehicle as braking hard causes the vehicle to down shift quickly which causes the vehicle to lunge forward.

Filed Nov 9, 2012 · Transmission · 42,689 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that the driver parked in a residential driveway with the engine running and exited the vehicle for thirty seconds. After attempting to re-enter the vehicle, the vehicle abnormally lunged forward, dragging the driver as she attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver noticed that the gear shifter had abnormally shifted out of park. Before the driver was able to fully enter the vehicle, the vehicle crashed into a residential gate. The driver sustained minor abrasions to the head but did not seek any medical treatment. The police were contacted the following day. The manufacturer was also contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 42,689.

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Acceleration · 53,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. While shifting into reverse gear the vehicle surged backwards, resulting in a crash. Upon shifting the vehicle into drive, it then surged forward, resulting in another crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a serious injury and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a lot where the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000. Updated 3/11/11 *cn updated 07/11/11

Filed Aug 11, 2010 · Engine · 103,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that she took the vehicle into the dealer for an oil change and when the vehicle was returned to her it began to lunge forward. The vehicle felt as if the transmission was dragging. The dealer was contacted and stated that they didn't do anything to cause the vehicle to exhibit the jerking motion. The contact took the vehicle to another dealer who diagnosed the failure stating that the manifold was defective. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure had recurred. There have been no additional repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,000. The current mileage was 116247.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 10,851 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 mercedes 350 m class. The driver was unable to shift the transmission into drive to move forward or into reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and hit a cement block and continued to lurch forward several times before she could stop the vehicle. The power steering and brakes were inoperable. The warning light indicator appeared on the vehicle after hitting the cement block. She did not recall which indicator light. The vehicle sustained front end passenger damage. The failure and the current mileage was 10,851. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the mechanic replaced the compressor. The contact received a minor bruise. *ak the consumer stated the air bags did not deploy. Updated 03/07/07.