2006 Mercedes Benz ML350: check engine light

Filed Feb 7, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 163,450 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V298000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle a week later, the brake warning light and the check engine warning light were illuminated, and the message "Take to Service Center" was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes made an abnormal rubbing and squeaking sound, and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the failure to be corrected under the recall, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the recall repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,450.

Filed Jan 9, 2024 · Transmission · GA

My car was included in the balance right shaft recall as 2nd owner I was just made aware as a result my check engine light came on. It was also learned that the car was included in faulty “balance shaft”. I should be included because my car has same diagnosis as defective equipment

Filed Jun 7, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

Since my significant others and I purchased this 2006 Mercedes Benz SUV - ML-350, over three months ago, we were wondering why the "Engine check light was always on" so we purchased (4) sensors and replaced the sensors of where OBD tests pointed out for the engine, deleted the Engine Check Light several times but it will go back on after we driven it for another 50 to 100 miles away to normal highways and freeways driving to relearn the computer system and the Check Engine Light On again and again but not blinking? We called our friendly mechanics and he said it maybe faults recalled that part of the electronics or maybe the computer is giving that "engine check" light on because it has some safety components is malfunctioning, the braking is also hard and sometimes it is too soft when I push it with my right foot to stop the car and also the car is using too much gas. So, we kept postponement of bringing this car to the dealership for repairs because we cannot afford the repairs. Then today, I check to my email and I see the Recall email from the federal safety agency about MB - ML-350 / recall number 2022050015 / the federal safety agency # 22V315, since we cannot smog check it because of the "Engine Check On" it is always on we were puzzled why this light and this car cost too much to use and sometimes hard and sometimes soft to push on it's braking power? Please let us know on what to do next? Shall we call the MB-Dealerships to tow this car to their shop because we have stop using this car about over (3) months ago since we bought it ? Braking System is sometimes is too hard and sometimes too soft and using too much gas and the "Engine Check is always On " even we have replaced the (4) electronic sensors that the OBD machine pointed out but is still doing the same thing. Please advise us of what to do to resolve these operational safety of our 2006 - ML-350 Mercedes Benz, it is stored in our car garage. The rear reverse camera also stops working and it is saying braking lights are not functioning?

Filed Jun 6, 2022 · Engine · WA

Engine has low power and a whine. Also has a Check Engine Light indicating Center Balance Shaft issue. I took it to Merz dealer and they said it’s known issue of soft metal sproket internal to engine that occurs often. Many times at 50k miles but I bought my car at 150k. Was told engine could stop moving forward at any time.

Filed Feb 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 95,000 miles · IL

Pulling out into lane of traffic accelerating where car abruptly starts to run very very rough. Check engine lights come on and can become unsafe with no power and oncoming traffic approaching. Similarly while driving over 60mph same scenario causing cel to come on and car to disengage cruise and slow extremely fast. Very rough running and idle. Terrible feeling of being unsafe and at risk. Finding p0016 and p0017 codes and all symptoms of balance shaft issue that the mb m272 is known for. My wife and I are afraid to drive this vehicle now knowing it had a known defective engine component in a software balance shaft gear

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine · 167,000 miles · GA

Vehicle was sent to the shop for check engine light. The vehicle diagnostic indicated that it was the crank shaft sensor. The sensor was changed out but the check engine light immediately came back on. After further diagnostic it was determined that the vehicle balance shaft located inside of the engine was defective and the only way to fix the problem is to replace the part inside of the engine. Currently I cannot pass emissions or tag registration because of this issue.

Filed Mar 31, 2019 · Engine · NJ

Purchased a used mercedes-benz ml350 from a local dealer. Shortly after purchase, check engine light came on. Brought it to the dealer twice, they said it was fixed but never was. As a disabled mechanic, I put it on my scan tool, fixed the issues that were occurring and now I'm having 2 codes of p0016 & p0017 come up. I did a little research, come out find out that it's an internal issue with the engine.I am financially and physically unable to repair it myself, nor should I have to. As it is a manufactures defect.I have done some research and there is a pending class action lawsuit.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Engine · OH

2006 mercedes ml 350. Consumer writes in regards to check engine light problems. *ld

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Engine · NY

The balance shaft went bad after reqular maintenance. The check engine light came on.

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Engine · 38,000 miles · OH

Settlement about defective gears wear out prematurely, excessively, and without warning, causing the vehicle to malfunction, the 'check engine light' to remain illuminated, and the vehicle to have symptoms such as misfiring or catastrophic stops. Majeed seifi, et al. V. Mercedes benz USA llc case no. 3:12-cv-05493 u.s. District court for the northern district of california. Majeed seifi, alleged a defect in balance shaft sprockets in (v-6) engines and idle gears in (v-8) engines model year 2005-2007 mb that causes the gears to wear prematurely. Plaintiffs contend ("mbusa") had a duty to disclose this information to consumers at the time they purchased their vehicles. Based on conduct, claims for violations of the new jersey consumer fraud act, california's consumer legal remedies act and unfair competition law.mbusa has agreed to offer to settlement class members to make qualified repairs mercedes benz engine defect class action settlement. Defective gears wear out prematurely, excessively, without warning, the vehicle malfunctions, the 'check engine light' remains illuminated, and the car misfires or stops. Told it will take $7,000.00 to fix the problem. I have all my records. Spent $5,000 in 2015 for repairs alone. Paid to own a mb to get forty thousand miles out of it before it needs motor work. My ml350 engine light should not be illuminating at <40,000 miles its a defective motor. Clearly a manufacture factory defect. $7000.00, to get a check engine light off: majeed seifi,et al. V. Mercedes benz proves mbusa knows of this problem. Known mb 2006 ml350 internal problem (factory defect, lemon etc.) that was not disclosed to me. Not from normal wear and tear, and from no fault of my own.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Transmission · 64,500 miles · CA

While driving at most any speed,transmission periodically goes into no gear or a single gear (low or a higher gear) and 'limp mode' without warning....sometimes a "check engine" light. Very scary especially in traffic on the freeway. Bought the vehicle earlier this year with 60,000 miles on it...I am 72 and wife is 71...she is afraid to drive it because of the uncertainty of the drive train. I finally took it to mercedes benz as the would not sell my my independent mechanic the parts to repair problem. Mercedes says that I need to have the 722.9 transmission valve body replaced at $3,000 period. I have read of a myriad of similar problems with other owners of cars with this type of transmission....even class action suits. I believe that this is a very dangerous condition that must be resolved and repaired by the manufacturer. I even called mercedes benz of north america and their representative said he knew of no problems with this model of transmission. I also read that they are not changing any parts....just reprogramming the transmission to not go into limp mode and not activating the check engine light.....how can I insure that my vehicle will be repaired correctly and be safe to drive?

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · 95,000 miles · IL

Takata recall I wasn't aware of big issue with defective balance shift gears until I couldn't pass emission test do to check engine because of problem with shift gear. I couldn't register car and mercedes dealer asked for over $6000 for repair! Then I did research and found out I am not the only one. Http://classactionlawsuitsinthenews.com/class-action-lawsuit-complaints/mercedes-benz-class-action-lawsuit-complaint-filed-over-allegedly-defective-balance-shift-gears-in-mercedes-m272-engines-idle-gears-in-mercedes-m273-engines/ mercedes should take full responsibility for this matter!