Brake Sensor Problems of Mercedes Benz ML55

Mercedes Benz ML55 owners have reported 2 problems related to brake sensor (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Sensor problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML55

Failure Date: 07/03/2011

The contact owns a 2001 mercedes Ml55. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting braking issues and was taken to the dealer. The dealer found that the lateral acceleration sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within three weeks of the repair. The contact was driving through a car wash when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a wall. The contact was reported as injured. A police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and the failure mileage was 79,836.

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2 Brake Sensor problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML55

Failure Date: 04/15/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml55. While driving 25 mph the brakes were applied and then released causing the wheels to lock. The vehicle became uncontrollable and had to be parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the sensor failed and caused the computer and wheels to lock. There are no recalls or warranties related to the failure. He is responsible for paying $3400 to repair the vehicle and a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that he had to check with the dealer in his area and offered no other assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 25,000.


Other Common Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz ML55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
3
Brake Sensor problems
2
Brake Abs Warning Light problems
1


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