10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
133,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 302024

ML320

  • 198,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the driver-??s side front wheel independently braked. The contact stated he had not depressed the brake pedal but heard an abnormal sound from the tire screeching as the wheel had stopped rolling. The contact stated that the ESP traction warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over, turned off, restarted the vehicle, and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred several minutes later. The contact stated that the failure occurred one other time and had not happened again. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 198,000.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #2

Jan 062020

ML320

  • 203,000 miles
Fuse box some has power some not. Front left wheel making this noise and stops after 25 miles per hour radio volume low when ignition key is on position 3 when key it's in the position 2 laud volume when key is not in I can turn on the stereo

- Pacoima, CA, USA

problem #1

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