10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,250 miles

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problem #4

Aug 212018

ML320 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
Yes this [xxx] coming to you to let you know that I was and a car accident I was struck by and vehicle made by Oldsmobile year 1998 plate no. State [xxx] I was on my way home from down town federal court I was riding down [xxx] crash date 08/21/2018. I was at the red light I also had my hazard lights on also now I was sitting at the red light waiting for the traffic light to turn green next thing I know the senior citizen the guy who hit me from behind. Next thing I know my 2002 ML320 Mercedes Benz did a whole 360 degree spin around I didn't panic I was just and total shock I got out the car and walk to the car to check in see was the person okay or not because I didn't know who was driving the car when I look in realize it was a senior citizen I ask him are you okay he said yes but he was kind of daze I notice the car was leaking real bad so I stood all the way back for my safety reason because the person who hit me which is the senior citizen stared to smoke so I stood all the way back cause I thought the car was go blow up but I thank god it didn't. so the ambulance arrive on the car accident. They took the person who hit me to the hospital. Which he lived then all the police forces came I mean every top law came pace by pace to make sure everything was okay. Long story short. My car was involve in a car accident oh year I had my seat belt on too safety first. God bless you all always buckle up and check all you mirror. Have a nice day. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Dolton, IL, USA

problem #3

Nov 282008

ML320

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320. For the past two years, the contact has taken her vehicle to the dealer to have the brake light switch repaired. When the brake light switch failed, the esp and ABS indicators illuminated. The vehicle would stop and the gear would have to be placed into park to manually override the warnings. Once the vehicle was placed into park, it would not move. The brakes lights do not illuminate, which is a hazard to the vehicles in the rear of the contact. The switch has been changed at least eight times, but the failure still occurs. The dealer stated that they sent an email to the Mercedes Benz manufacturer at least twice, but have not received a response. The dealer informed the contact that the regional manager would inspect the vehicle, but this has not yet taken place. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 132008

ML320

  • miles
The exterior headlights on our Mercedes ml 320E have become very cloudy and rough to the touch. This is now a problem because they do not emit enough light to safely drive at night.

- St. Simons Island, GA, USA

problem #1

Sep 162003

ML320 6-cyl

  • miles
This vehicle has numerous defects, and has been in for service countless amounts of times. Mb promised to replace the vehicle if their factory representative could verify my complaints. They absolutely found numerous, redundant defects and now only want to fix the vehicle, rather that replace the vehicle. What a bunch of liars. The vehicle has issues with the steering system, the wheel rubs and the power steering fades out, the radio and cd changer malfunction constantly, fumes from the ventilation system, and when you hit a bump, the car almost goes out of control, even the esp light comes on.

- Plainview, NY, USA