Table 1 shows eleven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320. The number one most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems).
Failure of harmonic balancer, an event that has occurred on many mercedes with this design for the harmonic balancer. New cover, oil pan. And balancer needed. Read details...
Driving home from work the car's idle went to zero. This happened half-way home. Its a 30+ mile drive from work to home. Essentially the car just quit operating while merging on the interstate. Power steering was lost and this left my 8 month pregnant wife stranded in the middle of the merging lane Read details...
Continuing problems with power steering. Taken to the dealer for inquiry over 3 years ago; no resolution presented. Problems have persisted and gotten progressively worse. Only when researching, was I made aware of the recall. No notification from manufacture or dealer. Read details...