1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Fuel system Problems

“My battery was low and unknown to me the ML320 for this year loses its transponder codes in the das security module when you try to start the vehicle with a low battery. This is evidentally the third key that has lost its programming on my vehicle due to low battery voltage. Cost so far is 499 for a key, weeks waiting for the key from germany, and 300 to program it once they recieve the key. Its a dealership only item so its very very costly. …”

“Fuel pump failure after 70,000 miles. Left stranded on the road. Had to call for a tow truck. Hammond tire and auto center in hammond,la contacted benson mercedes in metairie and was told several of these had appeared in recent months in his shop. Benson mercedes sent out the new fuel pump with several modifications made to bring the vehicle up to compliance . I contacted mercedes and was told there was no recall and there would be no reimbursement for half the cost of the parts since I did not have the work done at a certified mercedes dealership. …”

“Laundry list of failures. Jack has almost killed me while changing tire. Vehicle fell, almost hitting me but catching side of vehicle before landing on me! Hood latch has failed on a few occasions, causing hood to open while vehicle was in motion. Air mass meter failed. Has required 5 (five!) alignments in two years. When brought to dealer's attention, was told nothing was wrong. A month later requires another alignment. Alignment problems causes wear on tires, which has caused hydroplaning and loss of control of vehicle. Vehicle swerves uncontrollably when hits anything other than flat road. …”

“Fuel line coming out of gas tank came loose and sprayed raw fuel all over back of car and onto street. Could have ignited from any spark or open flame.”

“Apparently, the fuel injection system on the 1998 ML320 fails quite often....even on trucks with low mileage. ***** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****731049.”