2004 Mercedes Benz ML500 problems

Filed Apr 7, 2021 · Steering · 248,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz ml500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he los control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel turned 360 degrees however, the wheels remained in a straightforward position. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle to drifted to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed mercedes benz of cary (2400 auto park blvd, cary, nc 27511, 919‑380‑1800) but was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacture was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 248,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2017 · Steering · 123,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz ml500. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering seized. A mechanic confirmed that the power steering hose needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Body, Fuel system · NJ

Smell gas when the vehicle is started. Rust around front and rear fenders

Filed Dec 27, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,500 miles · MD

This could be related to a software problem in all ml class. 1. Obd system cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly 2. Stuck fuel-level sensor cause to report incorrectly 3. The speedometer out of tolerance is reporting incorrectly 4. Obd system is reporting incorrectly causing faults in systems.

Filed Nov 26, 2014 · Electrical · 225,000 miles · MD

The bose dvd stereo has no sound everything works just no sound this appear to be a common problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Steering · 165,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz ml500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became loose and required excessive force to control the wheel. The contact noticed fluid leaking from the vehicle. The failure has occurred for the past eight months. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v465000 (steering). The dealer stated that the steering fluid was low and needed to be replenished. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Steering · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz ml500. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a loud noise when attempting a turn. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 08v465000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000 and the approximate current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2012 · Seats · 141,000 miles · OH · 1 injury

I was driving on the highway and the heated seat was turned on the passenger side of my mercedes ml 500 with my 17 daughter sitting in the seat. The car started to smell and my daughters seat felt hot to her. She tried to move her self over and burnt the palm of her hand on the side of the seat. The heated seat had been burning at a very hot temperature and was melting the leather on the seat. I immediately turned off the seat and opened the windows to help cool it off. It took 30 minutes or more for the seat to cool off in that spot. My daughter jumped to the back seat while it was still hot so that she would not get burned again.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Steering · 110,000 miles · CO

2004 mercedes benz ml500. Vehicle was serviced / repaired by zembrick mercedes in adison wisconsin on feb 3 2011. The repairs / service included replacing a seal on the power steering pump. Within days of the repair the power steering unit leaked all it's fluid from a hose clamp. Found the recall 08v465000 for this problem which per the recall covered all 1998-2004 mb ml's . However, the dealership and mbusa states this recall is VIN specific and this vehicle is not covered under this recall. The problem is obviously still present and ongoing, however mbusa seems to be applying this recall to suit their interpretation. The problem has not been fixed and the hazards originally identified has not been addressed and corrected.

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · NJ · fire

During regular vehicle use the front right headlight stopped working. Upon inspection it was found that the headlight holder had melted under extreme temperatures due to a manufacturers defect in the wiring harness.