Mercedes Benz ML500 owners have reported 3 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
This was the 3rd time it happened, this time on the freeway in California and lasted until the car came to a stop. The car went into break mode on its own, the car fishtailed and came to a stop before recovering. Luckily the car behind me was able to stop, I heard breaks screeching, but no known crashes. I scared me to death as this could have it could have cause a multi-car crash. I pulled off the fwy and into a nearby gas station and called aaa to tow my vehicle to the mercedes repair center. They cannot re-create the problem and I will not take my car back until I am sure the problem has been fixed. Mercedes needs to re-open this case and find out what is happening. Gloria m ferrier 714-932-9503.
This could be related to a software problem in all ml class. 1. Obd system cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly 2. Stuck fuel-level sensor cause to report incorrectly 3. The speedometer out of tolerance is reporting incorrectly 4. Obd system is reporting incorrectly causing faults in systems.
On an out of town trip on the highway, our SUV brake, abs, esp lights went on, the instrument panel show that abs, esp, display malfunction, contract service. Power steering and brake are both very tight. Speedometer went to zero. After we report the incidence to m-brace service, we manage got off the highway from the next immediate exit to the closest gas station, and the check engine light went on, the car was totally off by itself. We spent one night with a friend nearby. The next morning, the 25th, we took off from friends drive way, the instrument panel shows normal, we had 43,432 miles on the car. After 12 miles traveling, all the issues we had previous day happened again. We managed get home by referencing rpm and some slow driver's speed. And when we reach home, the mileage is 43,448. The whole trip only recorded 18 miles from carmel, id to metro detroit area. We contacted the dealer and mercedes customer service, the problem was identified as esp module failure. Our concern is even with a electronic part malfunction, the speedometer and odometer shouldn't stop. Please looking into this issue. Thank you.