Catalytic Convertor Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

The owns a 1999 mercedes-benz ml 430. The contact stated while driving 25 mph the catalytic converter starting making a noise and leaking. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic notice the welding was cracking. The mechanic pulled up a recall and suggested the contact take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall remedy repair and the dealer stated due to the VIN number, the vehicle is not included in the recall. The dealer suggested to the contact that he call manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed the contact their is nothing they can do and the recall campaign is closed. The contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the recall. The failure mileage was 98,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz Ml430. While driving at 25 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual pop. The contact stated the vehicle sounded similar to a loud motorcycle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the two front catalytic converters would need to be replaced. There was not a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,700 and the current mileage was 132,000.

: the contact stated while driving at 45 mph the vehicle started making a noise in the exhaust area of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and upon inspection a crack was discovered in the catalytic converter. There is a recall manufacturer recall # 2005060014 on the catalytic converter. The contact was notified of the manufacturer recall; however there are no parts available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted the parts are on backorder.

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2000 mercedes ml 430: catalytic converter failure at 59,750 miles. Mercedes service in houston has this items on a two week back order. The service reps feel that this is a product defect. The "old" price for the replacement part was about $700. Now, the new, improved, imported from germany part is now $1,140. I feel that although this is not identified as a warranty item, mercedes should treat this as a potential safety issue since the leak from the catalytic coverter allows exhaust fumes to be sucked into the passenger compartment when the hvac system is on.

Ltr inquiring on the status of a complaint filed in August 2003 (#10031122) re the defective transmission in his Mercedes Benz ml 430 sport utility vehicle. The vehicle transmission failed while pulling out of a parking space. The transmission is sealed (no dipstick) so there is no way for the consumer to check the fluid level. The vehicles catalytic converter failed and the brake line ruptured.