10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,632 miles

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problem #4

Jun 152002

ML320 6-cyl

  • 25,000 miles
Vehicle was parked when consumer noticed oil on the ground. Vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes. Engine cut completely off twice. All the tires and hub caps are black from the brake fluid splattering. The sunroof makes a lot of noise while driving especially while on the highway.

- Huber Hieghts, OH, USA

problem #3

Jun 122003

ML320 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,530 miles
While driving at 45 mph, the sun roof assembly shattered and caused injury to the consumer.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jun 122003

ML320 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
The seat belt system did not work properly. Dealer has inspected, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.. the sun roof blew off the vehicle, the ABS failed, the door locks, handles and side mirrors were also inoperative.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #1

Aug 092000

(reported on)

ML320 4WD

  • miles
This vehicle has had severe maunfactruing defects in the enite SRS ( safety restraint system). These defects are on-going. To date, the manufactruer has not complied with 2 wrtten requets via certified mail to replace the vehilce or to refund the purchase price. A friend who purchased an S-class car the same week has has similar problems with the SRS system of his Mercedes.

- Smyrna, GA, USA