6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 282003

(reported on)

ML500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
The gears jammed when the consumer attempted to put the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle would rev to about 2000 RPM's or mor but the vehicle still wouldn't move. After several attempt the vehicle would eventually move. The doors were difficult to close. The vehicle consumed alot of fuel. The fuel gauge didnt work properly. Steering wheel didn't disengage from the ignition and excessive reflection from glare shield onto the windshield.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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