1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
116,667 miles

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problem #3

Jun 122018

ML320

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed to turn off when the engine was turned off. The contact also stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact purchased and installed a new alternator; however, the vehicle failed to start. The battery was also replaced, but the engine still took several attempts to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact scheduled an appointment with prime time Nissan of schererville (1301 indianapolis blvd, schererville, in 46375) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Dalton, IL, USA

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problem #2

Mar 102017

ML320

  • 200,000 miles
I was pulling away from the curb, steering wheel started making whining noises and harder to turn. I continued on city streets then to a freeway where my car began to overheat. I pulled over at a gas station opened the hood and could see fluid all over right lower driver side. It seemed to be coming from a hose by the power steering cap and the right side of the radiator. Under the car same spot right passenger side I could see power steering and radiator coolant leaking from that area.

- Salinas, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 012017

ML320

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated that the vehicle was riding extremely rough and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was diagnosed by two independent mechanics who stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the part was no longer in production and that the contact may replace the part with an aftermarket catalytic converter; however, the vehicle may not pass an emissions inspection. The catalytic converter failed on the front passenger side and the contact was uncertain of who would be able to replace the part with an oem catalytic converter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting for them to determine a solution to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Chicago Heights, IL, USA

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