Power Train Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

Mercedes Benz ML430 owners have reported 13 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of 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 Driveshaft problem

The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz Ml430. While driving in reverse and forward at 25 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound underneath the center of the vehicle. He assumed something was loose under the vehicle and drove to the dealer.   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...

The Power Train problem

I was driving home came to a curve in the road about 15 mph the car started to jerk as if the brakes were being engaged, I pulled over turned the car off turned it back on the esp-bas light came on. Ever since then the car is unpredictable it happens everyday but when it wants to.   Read details...




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