Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mercedes benz / Ml430
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007107852 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Complaint warrants an investigation on the sudden onset of 1999 ml 430 mercedes benz suv failure of transmission without any prior warning. this |
| 007107091 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Driving my 1999 ml430 mercedes benz on i-85 in hogansville, ga at a speed of 80 mph when the car's hood opened up and slammed against the windshield. |
| 006090264 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | PASSING ON THE INTERSTATE MY THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE IN 2 WEEKS FOR ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED. *NM |
| 006087961 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | NO MATTER WHAT REPAIR IS DONE TO FRONT & REAR BRAKES THEY WILL NOT STOP SQUEAKING. *JB |
| 006086612 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a warning light illuminated on the dash and the brakes locked without depressing the brake pedal |
| 006086611 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a warning light illuminated on the dash and the brakes locked without depressing the brake pedal |
| 006053609 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 mph the vehicle started making a noise in the exhaust area of the engine. the vehicle was taken to the |
| 005023575 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | 2000 mercedes benz ml430 hose clamp came off and there was no power steering fluid in the pump resulting in the steering becoming stiff.***no answer |
| 005009227 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | SHORT CIRCUIT IN WIRING FOR SEAT BACK REST HEATER ELEMENT. *AK |
| 004315386 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | The brakes would make a squealing noise when the consumer applied them. the vehicle was equipped with a brake pad warning indicator, which failed to |
| 004300874 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Crankshaft harmonic balancer failure! (1999 mercedes benz ml430)... mileage: 82000 ref: nhtsa action # 03058..he pulley failure just occurred while |
| 004297644 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I'm an owner of a 1999 mercedes benz ml430 which in my belief has a defective part named a harmonic balancer or a crank shaft pulley. the reason im |
| 004295943 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | 2000 mercedes ml 430: catalytic converter failure at 59,750 miles. mercedes service in houston has this items on a two week back order. the service |
| 004284042 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | During routine inspection the dealerships mechanic inform the consumer that their front ball joints were warped. the problem was not resolved. please |
| 004281753 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving at 65 mph brake system seized. consumer examined the vehicle and found that the brake pads melted. also, abs pump unit needed to |
| 004281752 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving at 65 mph brake system seized. consumer examined the vehicle and found that the brake pads melted. also, abs pump unit needed to |
| 004279670 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Cruise control did not disengage while driving at 60 mph and without pressing the on the accelerator. vehicle surged by applying the brakes. |
| 004279037 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Consumer was traveling with cruise control on at 60 mph. when consumer applied the brakes cruise control did not deactivate. vehicle continued to |
| 004258117 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | HARMONIC BALANCER/VIBRATION DAMPNER ON ML430 MERCEDES-BENZ DEFECTIVE.*AK |
| 004256075 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | This happened to one of my car pool buddies and i think should be of concern to everyone who drives a mercedes ml430 and uses dog restraints that clip |
| 003255585 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Mercedes benz 1999 ml 430. harmonic balancer failed. driving 65+ on the mass. pike, the power steering failed, and then the engine begin to overheat |
| 003255584 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Mercedes benz 1999 ml 430. harmonic balancer failed. driving 65+ on the mass. pike, the power steering failed, and then the engine begin to overheat |
| 003255583 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Mercedes benz 1999 ml 430. harmonic balancer failed. driving 65+ on the mass. pike, the power steering failed, and then the engine begin to overheat |
| 003255582 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I own a 1999 mercedes benz ml430 suv. while driving my vehicle to work on the highway, it lost complete power and power steering. thank god i was |
| 002248136 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 9999 | COMPLAINT REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH MERCEDES BENZ ML430.*MR (NAR) DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *CB |
| 0000248059 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Vehicle's brakes makes an extremely loud noise. this occurs when brakes are depressed in cold temperature while in reverse. this has resulted in |
| 003246662 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Mercedes benz (mb) has a defective harmonic balancer which they will not provide replacement for willingly. their official line is that they "have no |
| 003246661 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Mercedes benz (mb) has a defective harmonic balancer which they will not provide replacement for willingly. their official line is that they "have no |
| 003246519 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The harmonic balancer on all mercedes benz v6 and v8 engines between 1995 and 1999 is defective. mb knows about this problem and refuses to |
| 003245663 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | THE VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK |
| 003244812 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Drivers window stuck in the open position, leaving me to travel for 2 hours in 34 degree temp. outside because i was not within 30 miles of a mercedes |
| 003244430 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The harmonic balancer on the crankshaft of my mercedes ml430 vin# 4jgab72e7xa09375 failed w/o warning causing the fan belt to fail and the balancer |
| 003244429 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The harmonic balancer on the crankshaft of my mercedes ml430 vin# 4jgab72e7xa09375 failed w/o warning causing the fan belt to fail and the balancer |
| 003242170 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Harmonic balancer had deteriorated and was replaced in order to prevent suden failure and/or major damage to the engine; problem seems to be |
| 003241499 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I was driving my ml430 on the highway when all of a sudden my power steering gave out and my car started to overheat. i managed to "strong arm" the |
| 0000240364 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Ltr inquiring on the status of a complaint filed in august 2003 (#10031122) re the defective transmission in his mercedes benz ml 430 sport utility |
| 0000240363 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Ltr inquiring on the status of a complaint filed in august 2003 (#10031122) re the defective transmission in his mercedes benz ml 430 sport utility |
| 0000240362 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Ltr inquiring on the status of a complaint filed in august 2003 (#10031122) re the defective transmission in his mercedes benz ml 430 sport utility |
| 003236362 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE; EARLY DETECTION PREVENTED SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POWER BRAKES ASSIST. |
| 003231928 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Consumer stated when applying the brakes vehicle would vibrate. dealer had replaced brake pads and rotors every 5000 miles, and same problem |
| 003231927 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Consumer stated when applying the brakes vehicle would vibrate. dealer had replaced brake pads and rotors every 5000 miles, and same problem |
| 002221926 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 002221925 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 002221924 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 003220981 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The harmonic balancer failed to stay on the crankshaft and hit other engine componets and consequently cut the fan belt, caused the engine to over |
| 002204265 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. *NLM |
| 003203603 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The vehicle lost all power steering, which almost caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *jb the power steering hose was leaking at the |
| 0000198366 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | VEHICLE LOST STEERING RESULTING IN FLUID SPRAYING OVER ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK |
| 001171663 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | In july 2001 transmission pan gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. at this time transmission is leaking again, dealer determined that pump has |
| 0000168371 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving 60 mph and without warning vehicle will shut off. while vehicle was restarted steering wheel locked up due to a malfunction within |
| 0000168369 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving a noise occurs within front end of vehicle due to defective stabilizer bar. vehicle has been to dealer 40 times in reference to this |
| 999108719 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 9999 | When putting the seat buckle on it appears to be fastened and driver can hear the click. but after driving for awhile, if driver hits the brakes |
| 999108718 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 9999 | When putting the seat buckle on it appears to be fastened and driver can hear the click. but after driving for awhile, if driver hits the brakes |
| 001105479 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OR SENSORS FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YH |
| 001105478 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OR SENSORS FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YH |
| 000076169 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | At the slightest hint of humidity, side windows fog up to the point that you cannot see outside nor use side view mirrors. following manual |
| 000076168 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | At the slightest hint of humidity, side windows fog up to the point that you cannot see outside nor use side view mirrors. following manual |
| 0000074366 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Throttle locks- cannot be pushed down by a 250 lb driver. this makes it difficult to even pull out of a filling station. it probably caused a serious |
| 000071494 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000064522 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Left windshield washer spray hits bottom of glass at highway speeds and does not clean glass, driver must stop vehicle and physically clean windshield |
| 003228453 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I own an ml 430 mercedes benz 1999. the transmission failed with only 116,000 miles on it. i called mbusa and they refused to offer "goodwill" in |
| 003228452 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I own an ml 430 mercedes benz 1999. the transmission failed with only 116,000 miles on it. i called mbusa and they refused to offer "goodwill" in |
| 0000224919 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Consumer called copmplaining about his vehicle. the steering fluid came out of the vehicle, causing steering wheel to lock, and not been able to |
| 0000224434 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Consumer called copmplaining about his vehicle. the steering fluid came out of the vehicle, causing steering wheel to lock, and not been able to |
| 002222411 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 002222410 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 002222409 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | Power steering failure on power assit - hose comes off - also makes load ginding nosie lost power asst. makes car very hard to turn mb says also hose |
| 0000221962 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | PARTS FOR THE STEERING RECALL IS NOT AVAILABLE AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. # 203-04-005. *AK |
| 0000221477 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | PARTS FOR THE STEERING RECALL IS NOT AVAILABLE AFTER MAKING AN APPOINTMENT. # 203-04-005. *AK |
| 003217335 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AT LOW SPEED, COOL ENGINE. *JB |
| 003216853 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID AT LOW SPEED, COOL ENGINE. *JB |
| 003215048 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | While driving 15 mph the driver suddenly heard a pop and then the driver and passengers seat belts began to retract into the retractor. the consumer |
| 003215047 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | While driving 15 mph the driver suddenly heard a pop and then the driver and passengers seat belts began to retract into the retractor. the consumer |
| 003215046 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | While driving 15 mph the driver suddenly heard a pop and then the driver and passengers seat belts began to retract into the retractor. the consumer |
| 002204738 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. *NLM |
| 003204076 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | The vehicle lost all power steering, which almost caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *jb the power steering hose was leaking at the |
| 003202198 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | POWER STEERING OIL LEAKAGE RESULTING IN HEAVY STEERING AND DIFFICULTY TURNING CORNERS |
| 0000198835 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | VEHICLE LOST STEERING RESULTING IN FLUID SPRAYING OVER ENGINE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK |
| 002193030 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While drving in the left lane of a highway with my baby on board, my ml430 shutoff. this happened before while i was drving around town and the |
| 002188893 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE CONSUMER CAN STRONGLY SMELL GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE DEALER NOTIFIED. MR |
| 002183403 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | WHILE DRIVING 45MPH LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND NOTICED MAIN PULLEY LOOSENED.*AK |
| 002171785 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | CONSUMER HEARD A WHISTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, DEALER REPLACED DRIVESHAFT.*AK |
| 002171775 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | CONSUMER HEARD A WHISTLING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, DEALER REPLACED DRIVESHAFT.*AK |
| 001171673 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | In july 2001 transmission pan gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. at this time transmission is leaking again, dealer determined that pump has |
| 0000168382 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving 60 mph and without warning vehicle will shut off. while vehicle was restarted steering wheel locked up due to a malfunction within |
| 0000168381 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving 60 mph and without warning vehicle will shut off. while vehicle was restarted steering wheel locked up due to a malfunction within |
| 0000168379 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving a noise occurs within front end of vehicle due to defective stabilizer bar. vehicle has been to dealer 40 times in reference to this |
| 000145526 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT TO CHASSIS OF CAR FELL OUT. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD NOT FASTEN SEATBELT. *AK |
| 000145525 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT TO CHASSIS OF CAR FELL OUT. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD NOT FASTEN SEATBELT. *AK |
| 000145519 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT TO CHASSIS OF CAR FELL OUT. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD NOT FASTEN SEATBELT. *AK |
| 000145518 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT TO CHASSIS OF CAR FELL OUT. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER COULD NOT FASTEN SEATBELT. *AK |
| 000132080 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | Model year 2000, gas station nozzle kept getting stuck in gas tank due to narrow opening which caused fuel to spray onto consumer, burning face/ |
| 999108726 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 9999 | When putting the seat buckle on it appears to be fastened and driver can hear the click. but after driving for awhile, if driver hits the brakes |
| 999108725 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 9999 | When putting the seat buckle on it appears to be fastened and driver can hear the click. but after driving for awhile, if driver hits the brakes |
| 001105486 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OR SENSORS FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YH |
| 001105485 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM OR SENSORS FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *YH |
| 001078771 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | I had just filled vehicle and boat being towed with gas and was crossing 4-lane divided highway to enter highway. upon completion of turn onto |
| 000076176 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | At the slightest hint of humidity, side windows fog up to the point that you cannot see outside nor use side view mirrors. following manual |
| 000076175 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | At the slightest hint of humidity, side windows fog up to the point that you cannot see outside nor use side view mirrors. following manual |
| 000071501 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2000 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000064528 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Left windshield washer spray hits bottom of glass at highway speeds and does not clean glass, driver must stop vehicle and physically clean windshield |
| 0000012436 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 2001 | Consumer contines to experience problems with the navigation system, navigation system either goes off course, tracks incorrectly, gives incorrect |
| 0000168372 | MERCEDES BENZ | ML430 | 1999 | While driving 60 mph and without warning vehicle will shut off. while vehicle was restarted steering wheel locked up due to a malfunction within |
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