1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 Engine Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Engine Issues in the 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320

1 engine complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine Complaints

#10669353 |
MY BATTERY WAS LOW AND UNKNOWN TO ME THE ML320 FOR THIS YEAR LOSES ITS TRANSPONDER CODES IN THE DAS SECURITY MODULE WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE VEHICLE WITH A LOW BATTERY. THIS IS EVIDENTALLY THE THIRD KEY THAT HAS LOST ITS PROGRAMMING ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE. COST SO FAR IS 499 FOR A KEY, WEEKS WAITING FOR THE KEY FROM GERMANY, AND 300 TO PROGRAM IT ONCE THEY RECIEVE THE KEY. ITS A DEALERSHIP ONLY ITEM SO ITS VERY VERY COSTLY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH MERCADES AND CHECKING THE FORUMS IT SEEMS THAT EVERYONE THAT HAS 1998-2000 MODEL MERCADES ALL LOSE THEIR TRANSPONDER CODES BETWEEN 129,000 AND 132,000 MILES NO MATTER WHAT.THIS IS AN OBVIOUS MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND A KNOWN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE PAID FOR BY MERCADES. I NEVER HAD THESE ISSUES WITH MY TWO 2002 ML500'S BUT I WILL NEVER...

Other 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 Problem Areas

Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 11 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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