8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 292004

(reported on)

ML320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles
Intermittently in cold temperatures when the defroster system is engaged it will disengage for a few seconds, then come back on. This reduces the driver's visibility and could cause an accident. Defroster system continuously does this until vehicle is turned off. This occurred on 3 separate occasions. Dealership serviced vehicle and replaced parts, but the problem still persists. In addition, consumer experienced fuel tank gauge shows only 3/4 full. Dealer stated that internal electrical fault in the fuel sending unit. Fuel sending unit replaced.

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 052000

ML320

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Would be driving vehicle when it would stop suddenly without warning. Was at gas station & had turned vehicle off & put fuel in vehicle. Had tried to restart vehicle which did not start. Took to dealer. Fuel pump would go into a vapor lock. Fuel is not getting to proper channels. Fuel pump has been replaced twice for same problem.

- Charleston, WV, USA