Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320

Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2007

Stop and go traffic in worm weather causes front brakes to heat up and drag constantly to the point of causing the transmission to shift down and eventually stop the car completely. After about an hour of cooling down, it will behave normally. Dealer and a specialty shop can not find anything wrong. This problem started in the summer of 2005, four incidents since, the last one on the date indicated.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2004

Fuel gauge does not read correctly/run out of fuel/engine quits loss of control, power brakes and steering may lead to crash/defect.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2001

Brakes have been replaced twice and once rotors. Brakes were making a squeaking sound. Front and back brakes had to be replaced. Dealer never got permission to do repairs, but charged consumer for service.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320



ML320 Service Bulletins
ML320 Safety Recalls
ML320 Defect Investigations