9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
137,150 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

May 212014

ML430 4.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles

this is probably the worst car experience I have ever went through, this sh*tty booty car would literally brake by itself. it would lock up the right front tire at 15mph make you come to a halting screeching stop, scaring everybody and embarrassing yourself. almost made me sh*t my pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- mr.tech, Hollywood, FL, US

problem #1

Dec 062016

ML430

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,282 miles

brakes abruptly locked up, vehicle steered right, dangerous

Happened twice in one day while traveling at a speed of approximately 60 mph. The first time happened as I wa driving on a service road. The second time happened as I was traveling at approximately the same mph. Both occasions the front brakes abruptly and completely locked and forcefully pulled the steering to the right. Each event was were in the movement of a lot of traffic, during rush hour. I was unable to accelerate, the brakes resisted slowly pulled the car to a complete stop. While traveling in the right lane I had to cut the vehicle completely off. The vehicles around were forced to stop abruptly and the other cars began honking. I had to turn the car off to reset. I had three minors in the vehicle and was picking up another one of my sons. The second instance was about 30 minutes later while traveling on highway 30, on my way home after picking up my son, so now I have 4 minors in the vehicle. The second time in the middle lane traveling at a speed of 65 mph. Although I was able to make it to the right shoulder and was fortunate to not get into an accident with any other vehicles, and the road conditions were clear, it was at night and extremely dangerous and life threatening for everyone driving around me and invading myself while being on the road. I took it to the dealership the next morning and there inspection suggests that they are unable to duplicate the concern and the mechanic stated "Found no relevant faults." After reading other complaints. I see that the mechanic is either not knowledgeable or BMW DOESNT KNOW HOW TO ENGINEER A VEHICLES SAFETY. There are 28 other complaints before mine do this is not an isolated issue. Mercedes should recall this vehicle before someone does die. I am pretty sure I will sue the company and mechanic for their misdiagnostic if anything happens to my family while driving this vehicle. Mercedes cannot continue to act like they are unaware of the issue because I made a call directly to them today. There is no excuse for thier continued negligence.

- Rasheedah M., Dallas, TX, US