Mercedes Benz ML430 owners have reported 24 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's catalytic convertor (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Crankshaft harmonic balancer failure! (1999 Mercedes Benz Ml430). . . Mileage: 82000 ref: NHTSA action # 03058. . He pulley failure just occurred while driving down i85 in atl. Upon hearing a knocking noise and smelling what seemed like rubber burning, I immediately stopped the engine. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owned a 2000 Mercedes Benz Ml430. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the abs light had illuminated and smoke was present coming from the steering column. Moments later flames were present coming from under the hood and the subframe of the vehicle. Read details...
The vehicle stalls at any speed without warning. Consumer contacted dealer on six separate occasions, but the problem still occurs. Read details...
After exiting the freeway I noticed a loud exhaust sound coming from underneath the car. After pulling over iooked underneath the car ant the front driver's side catalytic converter split in half along the welds. Read details...