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Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 Safety Reports and Reviews



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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Seat Belts Front Buckle Assembly Report #857686

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . RECALL 99V328000/ SEAT BELT LATCH MECHANISM. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS FOR OVER A MONTH, AND MANUFACTURER HAS NOT CONTACTED CONSUMER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF CALLS. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB72E0XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in INDIAN WELLS, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices Exterior Report #864885

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR . DESIGN DEFECT IN SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. IT WILL NOT EXTENDED FAR ENOUGH UP AND OUTWARDS, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *AK *ML.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB72E6XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990523. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump Report #9001677

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY FAILED, REPLACED, OZ SENSOR FAILED REPLACE 3 TIMES, FUEL SYSTEM PUMP AND SENSOR REPLACED, FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGABF2EFXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in MEDFIELD, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Electrical System Report #9001677

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY FAILED, REPLACED, OZ SENSOR FAILED REPLACE 3 TIMES, FUEL SYSTEM PUMP AND SENSOR REPLACED, FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGABF2EFXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in MEDFIELD, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Seat Belts

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Seat Belts Report #9001677

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY FAILED, REPLACED, OZ SENSOR FAILED REPLACE 3 TIMES, FUEL SYSTEM PUMP AND SENSOR REPLACED, FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGABF2EFXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in MEDFIELD, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Power Train Manual Transmission

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Power Train Manual Transmission Report #9001677

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY FAILED, REPLACED, OZ SENSOR FAILED REPLACE 3 TIMES, FUEL SYSTEM PUMP AND SENSOR REPLACED, FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGABF2EFXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in MEDFIELD, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Report #9001677

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . TRANSMISSION FAILED, REPAIRED FOUR TIMES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BATTERY FAILED, REPLACED, OZ SENSOR FAILED REPLACE 3 TIMES, FUEL SYSTEM PUMP AND SENSOR REPLACED, FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGABF2EFXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in MEDFIELD, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 19981212. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections Report #10007841

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2002.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS . POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMPS. BASED ON PUBLISHED COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUALS ON VARIOUS INTERNET CHAT GROUPS FOR THIS TRUCK REGARDING HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS AND FAILURES OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE, I CHECK MY HOSES AND FOUND THAT THE LOWER HOSE WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. THE CLAMP, WHICH WAS LOOSE, WAS RETIGHTENED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E0XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19981021. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MB LITTLETON .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections Report #10007936

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 04, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS . FIRST OCCURANCE WAS LEAKAGE 2 MONTHS PRIOR, CLAMP TIGHTENED BY DEALER. 2ND OCCURENCE ON REPORTED DATE, STARTED TO DRIVE OUT OF PARKING LOT, POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF, LOST ALL FLUID AND POWER STEERING ASSIST..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E6XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in LAFAYETTE, IN. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MIKE RAISOR IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-960-1511 . DEALER'S CITY: LAFAYETTE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 47903 .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Power Train Driveline Driveshaft

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Power Train Driveline Driveshaft Report #10045211

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 26, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT . DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE. *LA.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E9XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in SKILLMAN, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Report #10054490

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS . CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CITY TRAFFIC. SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE NOTICING FLAMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE CAR. BY THE TIME THE FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT THE BLAZE THE FRONT PART OF THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. THE CASE WAS INVESTIGATED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE. THE VEHICLE WAS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BY OWNER. HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY FOLLOWING THE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER AND USED FUEL, LUBRICANTS ETC. RECOMMENDED BY MERCEDES BENZ. OWNER BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 1999 AND ALWAYS TOOK FOR SERVICES, SAFETY RECALLS AND REPAIRS TO AUTHORIZED MERCEDES BENZ DEALER. AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE, THE CAR HAD ARROUND 55,000 MILES. NOTE: THIS COMPLAIN WAS REPOTED VIA PHONE ALSO. CASE WAS INVESTICATED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E8XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19990705. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCECES BENZ OF FORT LAUDERDALE . DEALER'S CITY: FT. LAUDERDALE . DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33316 .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Equipment Electrical

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Equipment Electrical Report #10069784

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL . I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FROM AND FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR, THE CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I HAD A HOSE DISCONNECT AND LOST POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL ON THE HOSE CLOAMP AND I PAID THE TOWING AND REPAIRS MYSELF. NOW I HAVE HAD A MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND ON AUGUST 5TH, MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR CONDITIONING, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING. APPARENTLY THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND IT SHREDDED ONE OF THE MAJOR BELTS, WHICH DAMAGED THE OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED 20 MILES TO THE DEALER. THE BILL IS GOING TO BE $3000. I SAW A SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER CONSUMERS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF REPAIRS..Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54EOXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in SUPERIOR, CO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10069784

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FROM AND FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR, THE CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I HAD A HOSE DISCONNECT AND LOST POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL ON THE HOSE CLOAMP AND I PAID THE TOWING AND REPAIRS MYSELF. NOW I HAVE HAD A MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND ON AUGUST 5TH, MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR CONDITIONING, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING. APPARENTLY THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND IT SHREDDED ONE OF THE MAJOR BELTS, WHICH DAMAGED THE OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED 20 MILES TO THE DEALER. THE BILL IS GOING TO BE $3000. I SAW A SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER CONSUMERS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF REPAIRS..Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54EOXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in SUPERIOR, CO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Steering

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Report #10069784

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FROM AND FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR, THE CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I HAD A HOSE DISCONNECT AND LOST POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL ON THE HOSE CLOAMP AND I PAID THE TOWING AND REPAIRS MYSELF. NOW I HAVE HAD A MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND ON AUGUST 5TH, MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR CONDITIONING, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING. APPARENTLY THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND IT SHREDDED ONE OF THE MAJOR BELTS, WHICH DAMAGED THE OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED 20 MILES TO THE DEALER. THE BILL IS GOING TO BE $3000. I SAW A SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER CONSUMERS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF REPAIRS..Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54EOXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in SUPERIOR, CO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10069784

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FROM AND FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR, THE CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THEN I HAD A HOSE DISCONNECT AND LOST POWER STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL ON THE HOSE CLOAMP AND I PAID THE TOWING AND REPAIRS MYSELF. NOW I HAVE HAD A MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND ON AUGUST 5TH, MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING, AIR CONDITIONING, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN MY CAR BEGAN OVERHEATING. APPARENTLY THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AND IT SHREDDED ONE OF THE MAJOR BELTS, WHICH DAMAGED THE OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD THE CAR TOWED 20 MILES TO THE DEALER. THE BILL IS GOING TO BE $3000. I SAW A SIMILAR COMPLAINT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER CONSUMERS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, NOT TO MENTION THE COST OF REPAIRS..Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54EOXA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in SUPERIOR, CO. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Belts And Associated Pulleys

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Belts And Associated Pulleys Report #10134187

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 23, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS . I WAS DRIVING ACROSS THE VERRAZANO NARROWS BRIDGE FROM BROOKLYN TO STATEN ISLAND. JUST PAST THE TOLLS, MY HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO SIZES AND STOPPING THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENTLY, I LOST STEERING AND BRAKING BECAME VERY HARD. I WAS MORE-OR-LESS POINTING TO AN SHOULDER/EMBANKMENT BETWEEN THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND THE EXIT IMMEDIATELY PAST THE TOLLS. I COASTED TO THAT EMBANKMENT AND USED ITS SLOPE IN PART TO HELP STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO RAY CATENA MERCEDES IN EDISON, NJ. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR THERE (MR. HESSERT) THAT THIS FAILURE WAS PART OF A "CAMPAIGN" AND THAT IT WOULD BE REPAIRED ALONG WITH ANY COLLATERAL DAMAGE "FOR FREE" BY MERCEDES. I ASKED "SINCE WHEN" WAS THIS CAMPAIGN IN EFFECT, THEY STATED SINCE APRIL OF 2005. I ASKED WHY I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS AS I AM THE REGISTERED OWNER. WE BOTH TOGETHER THEN CALLED MERCEDES CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO 'NOTICE' AND THAT THIS WAS NOT A FORMAL RECALL. HAD THIS FAILURE HAPPENED 40 MINUTES EARLIER WHILE I WAS ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY, OR 10 MINUTES LATER WHEN I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE GOETHALS BRIDGE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN AT THE VERY LEAST SEVERELY INJURED IF NOT DEAD NOT TO MENTION ANY OTHER VEHICLES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD INEVITABLY BEEN INVOLVED. I AM TOLD THAT THE _DEFECTIVE_ HARMONIC BALANCER WILL BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE "UPPER OIL PAN" AS THAT PART WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FAILURE. I WILL REQUEST THAT THESE PARTS BE RETAINED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E0XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in WYNCOTE, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020710. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MOTOR WORLD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 866-305-1399 . DEALER'S CITY: WILKES-BARRE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18702 .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Electrical System Ignition Module

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Electrical System Ignition Module Report #10139067

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . MY 1999 ML 320'S ENGINE RECENTLY (27 AND 29 SEPT 05) INSTANTANEOUSLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING-NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!. GOOD WX, NO RAIN, DRY, DAYTIME. IT RESTARTED AFTER 5 MINS. TRAFFIC WENT AROUND ME. ML IS WELL MAINTAINED,VEHICLE HAS 117K MILES. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE (NO CODES). FUEL PUMP CHECKED OK. AT MY REQUEST, THE MECH CHANGED OUT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) ON 30 SEPT. COST TO REPAIR $251.96. ML320 HAS RUN FINE SO FAR (7OCT). I FEEL THAT THIS SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE (CPS) WHILE DRIVING IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS TYPE OF ML 320 ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY A FAILED CPS-PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 117574 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E7XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in NICEVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19981118. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MBENZ OF SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 619 279-7202 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92111 .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10139067

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 27, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MY 1999 ML 320'S ENGINE RECENTLY (27 AND 29 SEPT 05) INSTANTANEOUSLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING-NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!. GOOD WX, NO RAIN, DRY, DAYTIME. IT RESTARTED AFTER 5 MINS. TRAFFIC WENT AROUND ME. ML IS WELL MAINTAINED,VEHICLE HAS 117K MILES. MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE (NO CODES). FUEL PUMP CHECKED OK. AT MY REQUEST, THE MECH CHANGED OUT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) ON 30 SEPT. COST TO REPAIR $251.96. ML320 HAS RUN FINE SO FAR (7OCT). I FEEL THAT THIS SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE (CPS) WHILE DRIVING IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS TYPE OF ML 320 ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED BY A FAILED CPS-PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 117574 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E7XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in NICEVILLE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 19981118. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MBENZ OF SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 619 279-7202 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92111 .
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Steering

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Report #10255736

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 08, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER EXERTED MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS ALSO EXCESSIVE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V121000 (STEERING;HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST;HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES, BUT THERE WERE NO RESOLUTIONS. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E7XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Report #10261954

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . MY CAR STOPPED STEERING. I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT OCCURRED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13,2008. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A MEINEKE SHOP. THEY DISCOVERED THAT MY HOSE AND CLAMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. I WENT TO MY CLOSEST MERECEDES BENZ SERVICE CENTER IN GREENWICH, CT THE NEXT WEEK. THEY COMPLETED THE REPAIR. I SUBMITTED MY MEINEKE BILL OF $50.35 FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO MY SALESMAN, PHIL BOUTALL. I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD GET THE REFUND IN A FEW DAYS. IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 3 MONTHS. I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS CALLS TO MR BOUTALL AND SPOKE TO HIM PERSONALLY AS WELL AS LEFT MESSAGES. BESIDES EMPTY PROMISES AND UNRETURNED VOICE MAILS I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY REIMBURSEMENT. *TR.Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in OLD GREENWICH, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Power Train Driveline

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Power Train Driveline Report #10277218

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE . 1999 ML 320 BEGAN JERKING ON MEDIUM GRADES. JERKING WAS REPORTED TO KNOXVILLE TN. MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP. THEY REPORTED THE TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING. THEY INDICATED THAT TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A TRANSFER CASE FAILURE ON AN ML 320. I HAD THE TRANSFER CASE REPLACED AT A COST OF $4300.00. *TR.Mileage was 221000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E8XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in RUTLEDGE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Power Train Report #10277218

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 1999 ML 320 BEGAN JERKING ON MEDIUM GRADES. JERKING WAS REPORTED TO KNOXVILLE TN. MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP. THEY REPORTED THE TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING. THEY INDICATED THAT TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A TRANSFER CASE FAILURE ON AN ML 320. I HAD THE TRANSFER CASE REPLACED AT A COST OF $4300.00. *TR.Mileage was 221000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E8XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in RUTLEDGE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Steering

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Steering Report #10292555

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Oct 07, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . WHEN TRYING TO TURN MY VEHICLE FROM A PARKING LOT, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LEAKAGE OF POWER STEERING FLUID AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SO HARD TO TURN. THE CAR WAS NOT IN DRIVABLE CONDITION AND I TOWED IT TO MY NEAREST SERVICE STATION. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, POWER STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP WERE REPLACED AND THE CAR IS RUNNING GOOD NOW. LATER I FOUND THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE IN 1999 MERCEDES ML 320 AND FOUND RECALL CAMPAIGN DETAILS OF THIS ISSUE IN NHTSA WEBSITE. BUT WHEN I CALLED MERCEDES USA TO GET A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR COST, THEY ARE REFUSING TO GIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR A STRANGE REASON. I AM STILL FOLLOWING THIS ISSUE WITH THEM. *TR.Mileage was 117000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E0XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in RENTON, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Tires

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Tires Report #10310206

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with TIRES . TIRE ALMOST NO TREAD AFTER 31,000 MILES WARRANTY FOR 65,000 MILES. *TR.Mileage was 98000 miles. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in CASTLE ROCK, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Electrical System Report #10360111

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Sept 05, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY 1999 MERCEDES ML320 STALLED IN TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WHICH SHOWED A MARGINAL PROBLEM. WE PICKED UP THE CAR AND BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE MANAGER THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" WAS ILLUMINATED. HE SAID THAT WAS BECAUSE THERE WERE SOME PLUGS MISFIRING, BUT THAT WOULD HAVE NO BEARING ON THE CAR STALLING. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WAS AGAIN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THEY CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND SAY IT RUNS LIKE A TOP. WE REFUSED TO TAKE THE CAR UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED SO IT WAS DECIDED THAT A TECHNICIAN WOULD DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT STALLED AGAIN. THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ONE WEEK WITH NO STALLING. WE ARE AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO PROCEDE WITH THIS ISSUE. WE DO NOT FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE WE FEAR IT WILL STOP AGAIN IN TRAFFIC AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND/OR DEATHS. *TR.Mileage was 70650 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF25F6WA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in BELLINGHAM, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Seat Belts Front Anchorage

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Seat Belts Front Anchorage Report #10373917

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V328000. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL. SEAT BELT BUCKLE EVEN AFTER THE RECALL INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT IS DEFECTIVE, THE CONNECTION IN BETWEEN METAL SPRING AND PLASTIC IS UNSAFE AND UNSAFE, IT IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC, EVENTUALLY PLASTIC WILL FAIL AND SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCH. IT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A CRASH OR HARD STOP, MERCEDES IS NOT OFFERING ANY WARRANTY OR REPLACEMENT I WAS KICKED OUT OF THE DEALER WHEN I COMPLAINED, THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL THE POLICE ON ME. *TR.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E2XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Seat Belts Report #10373917

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Dec 29, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . NHTSA CAMPAIGN 99V328000. SEAT BELT BUCKLE RECALL. SEAT BELT BUCKLE EVEN AFTER THE RECALL INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT IS DEFECTIVE, THE CONNECTION IN BETWEEN METAL SPRING AND PLASTIC IS UNSAFE AND UNSAFE, IT IS MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC, EVENTUALLY PLASTIC WILL FAIL AND SEAT BELT WILL UNLATCH. IT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A CRASH OR HARD STOP, MERCEDES IS NOT OFFERING ANY WARRANTY OR REPLACEMENT I WAS KICKED OUT OF THE DEALER WHEN I COMPLAINED, THEY SAID THEY WILL CALL THE POLICE ON ME. *TR.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E2XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10424020

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . DRIVING ON TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE NEAR NYC AND SLOWED DOWN TO APPROX 15 MPH FOR TOLL BOOTH AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE TOLLS. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY LOUD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT ALMOST SOUNDED LIKE I WAS DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS AND I ALMOST CRASHED TRYING TO PULL OVER AS THE EZ-PASS IS ALL THE WAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. AFTER I GOT OUT THE FRONT PASSENGER ROTOR/CALIPER WAS ALMOST GLOWING AND ERUPTING WITH SMOKE, THE 3 OTHER BRAKES LOOKED FINE. THE SMOKE DID NOT STOP FOR AT LEAST 10-15 MINUTES AND IT SMELLED ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE EVEN STANDING 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT-BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WHERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, THEY SAID IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER BRINGING IT TO ANOTHER SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR. *TR.Mileage was 100100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E2XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in NEEDHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Electronic Stability Control

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 Electronic Stability Control Report #10424020

MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 1999, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . DRIVING ON TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE NEAR NYC AND SLOWED DOWN TO APPROX 15 MPH FOR TOLL BOOTH AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE TOLLS. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY LOUD AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT ALMOST SOUNDED LIKE I WAS DRIVING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS AND I ALMOST CRASHED TRYING TO PULL OVER AS THE EZ-PASS IS ALL THE WAY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. AFTER I GOT OUT THE FRONT PASSENGER ROTOR/CALIPER WAS ALMOST GLOWING AND ERUPTING WITH SMOKE, THE 3 OTHER BRAKES LOOKED FINE. THE SMOKE DID NOT STOP FOR AT LEAST 10-15 MINUTES AND IT SMELLED ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE EVEN STANDING 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT-BEDDED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WHERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, THEY SAID IT SEEMED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. AFTER BRINGING IT TO ANOTHER SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS A FAULTY YAW RATE SENSOR. *TR.Mileage was 100100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E2XA. Mercedes Benz M Class 1999 problem was reported in NEEDHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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