2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle would not accelerate above 15 MPH. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 15 MPH. The contact pulled over, stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle and was able to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but became a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed and determined that oil had leaked from the reservoir oil cap onto the alternator and damaged the alternator. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V272000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

The contact owned a 2013 Mercedes Benz ML350. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped waiting for traffic to pass when a second vehicle suddenly crashed into the front end of the vehicle. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged and the vehicle was destroyed but no airbags were deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 96,000.

2013 Mercedes Benz ML350 (W166) engine (m276) began misfiring. Palm Springs Mercedes Benz diagnosed faulty camshaft positioning sensor leaking engine oil into engine electrical harness which wicked through harness to ECU. Faulty (leaking) camshaft positioning sensor caused faulty harness, ECU, injectors, o2 sensors. Said common problem on these and other models and engines.

I participated in the Emission Recall Campaign 2020050014. I have a 2013 ML350BlueTec. I have been back to the dealer 10 times to fix my car after the recall was performed. The check engine continues to return in an on (orange light) position after only a few days. On trip 5 my car could not accerlate and lost power. The problem related to the NOX sensors that are being replaced each visit. MB USA replaced b19/9 temp upstream of turbo charger and b9/11 temperature sensor upstream of catalyst. Also remove and replace 3 temp sensors. Again, I have been back 10 times to the dealer for continual problems related to the recall. Since Nov. 29, 2021, the warning light (check engine) remains on and MBUSA does not respond to fixing it. MBUSA reported that there is a software issue they are working on. Can you help please?

The seal for the oil cooler is leaking and could cause an engine fire. The Mercedes repair says they only expect this repair to last 30,000 miles before it fails again. Each time this fix occurs it is a $4,800 repair by the dealer as they have to tear the engine apart to replace it. This is a known issue but there are no recalls. Oil runs under the entire car and on to the braking surfaces as well. I was told by the Mercedes dealer that fires have happened from this while driving or as the car or SUV is parked.

WARNING SIGN COMES UP : BLIND SPOT ASSIST INOPERATIVE . WHEN THE WARNING SIGN COMES UP THE RIGHT AND LEFT BLIND SPOTS IN THE MIRROR REMAIN LIGHT UP AND ALSO I AM NOT ABLE TO SIGNAL TO CHANGE LINES . THESE HAPPENED ALREADY 3 TIMES OVER PAST 3 MONTHS AND LASTS FOR HOURS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY . I TRY TO STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY , TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON STILL WON'T WORK FOR SOME TIME . I HAVE TAKEN VIDEOS OF THESE HAPPENING . *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT HEADREST FAILED TO GO DOWN AND REMAINED STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS WIFE WAS 5'5" AND WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF PARAMUS (755 NJ-17, PARAMIS, NJ 07652, (201) 977-6365), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.