Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2014 Mercedes Benz ML350

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2014 Mercedes Benz ML350.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Mercedes Benz ML350

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
4

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz Ml350. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling in the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that aaa added fuel to the vehicle, and the vehicle was able to restart and operated as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA campaign number: 22v955000 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline), and the dealer installed a water drain plug on the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was later intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to complete performance, where it was diagnosed with fuel pressure failure. The contact replaced the gas cap; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled while there was sufficient fuel in the fuel tank. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart after fuel was added to the vehicle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the fuel pump was not previously replaced during the recall repair of NHTSA campaign number: 22v955000( fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #2

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz Ml350. The contact had received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v955000 (fuel system, diesel, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the recall repair was performed. Soon after the recall repair, while the contact's wife was driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unaware if any warning lights had illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that there was moisture in the spare tire wheel well. The moisture damaged the fuel pump control unit which was linked to the recall. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not repaired and remained in dealer possession. The failure mileage was unknown.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #3

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes- benz Ml350. The contact stated while at a stop light the vehicle shut down completely without any warning. The contact restated the vehicle, but the vehicle still would shut down. The vehicle was towed to the vehicle and stated that water had intruded into the rear area of the vehicle causing electrical problems to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired because the insurance deem the vehicle total loss. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated there was nothing they could do. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Gasoline Fuel System problem #4

The contact owns a 2014 mercedes-benz Ml350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and sometimes sputtered before accelerating. The contact stated that there was water inside the spare tire wheel well. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v955000 (fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, diesel). During the recall repair the water drainage plug was installed but the fuel pump was not replaced even though the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 185,000.


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ML350 Service Bulletins
ML350 Defect Investigations