Power Train Related Problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mercedes Benz ML430


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430

The Automatic Transmission problem

The car started from frequently power cut-off when driving, after pull off the road by police and the engine cool down for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, it would start and run for about 3 to 5 miles and stopped again. I took it to the dealer about two months ago was fixed for over $500.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

I own an ml 430 Mercedes Benz 1999. The transmission failed with only 116,000 miles on it. I called mbusa and they refused to offer "goodwill" in assisting with repair. The cost of repair is over $5,000. 00.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Complaint warrants an investigation on the sudden onset of 1999 ml 430 Mercedes Benz SUV failure of transmission without any prior warning. This vehicle make and model did have a recall on the engine and engine cooling specific to the harmonic pulley which was replaced.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Mercedes Benz ML430 model year vehicles:



ML430 Service Bulletins
ML430 Defect Investigations