Five problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ongoing issue that is sometimes difficult to replicate. Vehicle will suddenly die while driving or idling, without warning, and take approximately 20 minutes to restart. Ignition will sometimes stick and not start. Vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle in one instance where sudden loss of power occurred while approaching stop light.
I was on the freeway, I was using my cruise control (luckily just after heavy traffic hours) just like any other day. A car slowed in front of me, so I went to apply my brakes. As soon as I hit the brake pedal the brakes not only did not disengage the cruise control but the brakes got stiff and would not work no matter how hard I pressed them. At the same time the accelerator was floored and the car was trying to go what seems like 130-140 mph. It took all my strength to try and keep it at an appropriate speed. Luckily my passenger told me to stay calm and tried to help me disengage the cruise control. I had to maneuver the car to the slowest lane and shift it into neutral. That was the only option I had besides crashing into the car in front of me. I am extremely shaken from this event, I have anxiety/panic attacks whenever I drive any vehicle now. I am currently looking for a physician to help me work out some kind of treatment/therapy.
After driving vehicle for ten minutes, it was parked and engine secured. When trying to restart vehicle, starter engaged but engine would not turn over. Starter continued to run for approximately five seconds after releasing the key. Independent mechanic told me to let the vehicle rest for fifteen minutes and then restart. Vehicle started normally after fifteen minute rest. Diagnosis did nor result in any computer codes. Mechanic said the year vehicles 1998-2002 were experiencing crankshaft sensor failures. Sensor was replaced and vehicle is operating normally.
I am the owner if a 2000 mercedes Ml320. This morning as I came home on this car and suddenly it sped up and lost control when it came to the driveway. I leg was on the brake when I came to the driveway no way I could have put my leg on the accelerator. I believe there is a defect in its design and cause it to suddenly speed up. Please look into this since it can be a serious matter. My other 2 cars in the garage were badly damaged in addition to the this Ml320.
I own a 2000 mercedes Ml320. The car recently shut down while driving on a highway. This is extremely dangerous, the car is currently at the dealer. There was no power. Once you stop the car, place it in park, it will re-start.