2006 Mercedes Benz ML350: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 9, 2022 · Engine · OK

car suddenly stalled out while driving in traffic and was told that the engine went out, was very dangerous and also seen on the website that 100s of other owners with the same problem and mercedes has not done anything about the problem.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

Mercedes has produced several thousand engines with defective balance shaft seen in model years 2005-2007 in the m272 and m273. The decided use of soft metals for engine components, such as the balance shaft, lead to a rapid deterioration over time and renders the engine unusable and a potential hazard as the camshaft and crankshaft will not turn, potentially causing the vehicle to break down on the roadway, lose power steering or even lock the steering column, heat excessively, or possibly even catch fire. Mercedes has accepted a settlement offer in 2015 covering many plaintiffs, but denied responsibility. It is obvious that the consumer had nothing to do with the choice of materials used to make the balance shaft, and therefore the manufacturer is clearly responsible, and must know it. Upon replacement of the balance shaft, the issue seems to go away, indicating that the manufacturer made a fix for an issue they knew they were responsible for, covered it up, and denied responsibility. The newer balance shafts are reliable as mercedes knew of issues with their previous faulty ones. Mercedes has only offered to cover up some of the damages, in most cases less than 38% or none at all, only gave customers a few months to file a claim, and almost none were notified of the issue or the settlement, and had come to realize it when it was too late. Many vehicles still well within warranty have been affected by the defective balance shaft, which means that older vehicles with the same issue prevails on the basis of the initial defect. The balance shaft issue has caused my vehicle to stall on the roadway on many occasions, and in one instant, my vehicle's steering column locked as a result. I have reached out to mbusa for a resolution, only to be told that since the vehicle is too old, it's not their responsibility. Vehicles 3 years old have had this issue. Age is no factor.

Filed Jan 31, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · FL

My ml350 has 65000 miles only and was working fine then engine stalled and now needs a new engine!!stalled on highway suddenly and had to be towed to shop they want to replace engine?

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · Engine · 3 miles · NY

The balance shaft on my ml350 has gone bad. The vehicle was in motion on a local street when it suddenly started to stall and eventually cut off. The steering wheel got stiff and I had to forcefully turn it to pull to the side of the road. After attempting to start it again it would only repeat what it's done before which is stall and cut off. After having it towed to my mechanic I was told that the balance shaft is bad. My mechanic advised me to call mercedes to see if they would fix it out of good faith but that got me no where. There are countless blogs about mercedes owners who are having the exact same issue with the m272 engine. A rep for mercedes admitted to me that they are aware of the issue but still refuses to recall. The repair quote is @ about $5000 which is out of my range so the vehicle remains parked. I understand that there was a class action lawsuit but the time frame has expired by the time I purchased this car.

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 Mar 31, 2015 · Engine · 40,000 miles · CA

My car stalled on the street. This is a safety issue. Called dealer, they said turn off and turn on to reset. This worked, however it continued to happened until I brought it to the dealer. They said it was the balance shaft and cost $6000. I called corporate and gave them law suit documentation, ,emails, testimonials and bulletins showing the issues of this vehicle. Because of the miles and car not covered under warranty, they would reduce cost by 25%. That is still to high. This car at the time should have been covered and the dealer recommended turning off/on the car to reset. For a new car to be given that advise is insane. There should be a recall on this vehicle because their tons of information on the web,emails and etc. Regarding this issue. I need my car fixed asap. I can't afford this high repair.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 57,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the solenoid sensor and the cam shaft fuses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the service engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the balance shaft gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A month after the repairs, the contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to another dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission conductor plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000. ...updated 02/11/15 *bf the consumer was informed the balance shift gear also needed to be replaced. Updated 02/19/15

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Engine · 73,357 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the engine needed to be replaced but the contact did not know the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,357.

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Electrical · 49,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a fuel station and later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the fuel sending unit would have to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v303000 (electrical system). The contact called the manufacturer who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Engine · 62,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. The contact stated the check engine light continued to flash on the instrument cluster. The dealer stated that the balance shift malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The balance shift also caused the vehicle to stall and had become a major problem with this year, make and model vehicle which could potentially cause a crash to occur. The vehicle was not replaced. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2011 · Transmission · 51,286 miles · AZ

2006 mercedes benz balance shaft is defective. The defect causes the car to sometimes sputter when accelerating, almost was killed by a truck as I turned left, or stall out completely.

Filed Dec 21, 2009 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. When accelerating from a complete stop, the engine stalled without warning. He was able to restart the engine and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the transmission which required replacement. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 61,000. Updated 01/20/10. *lj updated 01/21/10.