1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,000 miles

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problem #1

Nov 052003

(reported on)

ML320 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
Consumer complained about having problems with the pulleys making a hole in the oil pan. Manufacturer was not notified at the time of this call. The vehicle had an oil leak. The technician stated the leak was caused by a pulley which was hitting against the oil pan. The technician stated that if the oil pan was replaced the pulley will still hit the oil pan and cause a leak. The check engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced the mass air flow sensor.

- Austell, GA, USA