Fuel Pump problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320

Six problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2003

Ml320 fuel pump failed, causing crash into other vehicle. Mbz roadside assistance was called twice and claimed no record of 1st call 4 hours earlier. Vehicle was towed at owner's expense to dealer who claimed starmark warranty was expired, contrary to same dealer representation at sale.

2 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2003

Fuel pump failure after 70,000 miles. Left stranded on the road. Had to call for a tow truck. Hammond tire and auto center in hammond,la contacted benson mercedes in metairie and was told several of these had appeared in recent months in his shop. Benson mercedes sent out the new fuel pump with several modifications made to bring the vehicle up to "compliance". I contacted mercedes and was told there was no recall and there would be no reimbursement for half the cost of the parts since I did not have the work done at a certified mercedes dealership. I explained to them that it would have cost me approximately $200 to have it towed to metarie or baton rouge.

3 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2000

Had two (2) fuel pump failures in less than 3 years. SUV stops running, got off road safely.

4 Fuel Pump problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Key lock problems, would not start due to key problems, would not start because of fuel pump failures, would not start due to gas tank problems, door lock assemblies move up and down by themselves, latch on hatch door rattled, rear seat belts rattle, oil out light came on at random times, engine check light on, last the fly-by wire gas pedal went to the floor with sudden acceleration causing an accident of the vehicle with $14,000 damage.

5 Fuel Pump problem

Fuel pump.

6 Fuel Pump problem

Consumer states while traveling noticed engine running rough,resulting in stalling. Vehicle was serviced, technician indicated fuel pump needed replacement.


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