2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 062006

ML320 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
Car failed to start as key security chip not reconized. Needs new key. Towed to dealer who said 8 keys have already been issued to this car, must replace all locks, engine modules, etc cost $3600. Consider this major design flaw.

- Park City, UT, USA