Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Mercedes Benz ML500

Mercedes Benz ML500 owners have reported 12 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz ML500


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Mercedes Benz ML500

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

When reviewing the vehicle for purchase I noticed the srs light on. I brought it to the dealerships attention. They instructed me to bring it back in the morning after signing paperwork so they could fix it.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

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.   Read details...

The Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Driving 45mph on highway, car shuts off completely. Towed to closest gas station, who put a computer on it to find out it was the crank shaft sensor. After completely cooling it will start again, but in less than 10 min it cuts off.   Read details...

The Coolant Leaking problem

Engine keeps getting over-heated even after a new engine fan has been replaced. However, after its replacement I took it to two mercedes dealership to re-inspect and make adjustment to their installment of the fan but it keeps getting overheated.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz Ml500. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the das control box module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...




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