1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
7 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have 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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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
HARMONIC BALANCER BROKE APART AT 140K , NO INDICATION OF FAILURE, JUST LOTS OF SMOKE AND NO STEERING CAPABILITIES, WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. POLICE PUSHED ME TO SAFETY. PLASTIC SHATTERED EVERYWHERE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.. THE DEFECT WAS THE PLASTIC PULLY, INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWED OTHER PEOPLE HAD SAME PROBLEM AND COST THEM THOUSANDS. *TR
HARMONIC BALANCE PULLEY WAS FAILED AND WAS RECALLED 1998 MERCEDES ML320 -[XXX]. MERCEDES REFUSED TO PAY TOTAL LABOR FOR PROCESS. VEHICLE HAS NO EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN MERCEDES MADE AND INSTALLED EQUIPMENT. VEHICLE HAS MERCEDES FOG LIGHT BAR ON FRONT (STANDARD MERCEDES MADE AND INSTALLED ITEMS). IF THE PART HAD NOT BEEN DEFECTIVE, THIS CHARGE WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT IS WAS INSTALLED BY MERCEDES BEFORE I GOT THE CAR--I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE BURGEONED WITH MERCEDES COSTS DUE TO POOR QUALITY OF DEFECTIVE PARTS. *NM UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
HARMONIC BALANCER FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *LA
VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. *AK
98 MERCEDES ML320 WITH 75,000 MILES HARMONIC BALANCER WENT UP AND DESTROYED HALF OF THE ENGINE WHICH COST OVER $5,000 IN REPAIRS. MBUSA SAID THEY HAD NO PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REPAIRS SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES/ENGINES THAT MB IS TRYING TO COVER UP. *LA
WHILE DRIVING 25-35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
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THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER THE INVESTIGATION PER GARRETT ENGINEERING, THE VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE OTHER SYSTEMS TO FAIL. THE BELTS, ALTENATOR, AND THE COOLING SYSTEMS FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE PULLEY FAILURE. THIS PART WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED UNDER THE 80K WARRANTY, BUT HAS NOT BEEN HONORED. *SCC
Other 1998 MERCEDES BENZ ML320 Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
11 complaints
Electrical System
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
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