2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Air bags Problems

“I have been the owner of a 2000 mercedes ML320 for about 6 years. The car was purchased from the dealer with approx. 30,000 miles. Today it has approx 73,000 miles. Since owning it, I have had several problems which were all out of warranty and which I feel were unwarranted and were not seriously attended to by mb or the dealer: this complaint form was very difficult to complete according to the fields provided. The equipment information included is not correct and was included just to get to the form. …”

“Srs light came on 2006. I called dealer who told me it was likely a failed child sensor in the passenger seat. I was advised the srs was still intact and that these sensors are known to fail [mb 2000 ml 320]. August 2008 dealership advised me that I've had no srs working since the light went on and so I paid $900 to have a $291 part replaced - $700 in labor. My complaint is that a safety feature light warning like the srs - and a failed sensor - needs to be a manufacturers responsibility.”

“I was severely injured when my 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML320 failed to steer in an attempted u-turn resulting in impact with a tree. I was hospitalized with three facial fractures (eye socket, jaw, and nose). The air bags did not deploy. The reason for the accident was failure of the cars steering mechanism which has subsequently been recalled. I also feel the dealership lied in connection with the accident. The car (SUV) sustained major damage. I have an ongoing medical issue.”

“This is a complaint concerning a 2000 mercedes benz ml 320. The srs warning light comes indicating that the air bag system is not functioning. First time was april 2006, vehicle was taken to napervill mercedes benz. Advised that there would be a $300 diagnostic charge. Problem was baby smart sensor in right front seat. I was told that I could either eat the $300 charge or have it fixed. Final bill was $1,063.86 problem re-appeared february 2008. Called same dealer and was advised that same procedure would be required to fix. I have declined to go through this again. …”

“While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a side impact collision. The airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained severe neck and back injuries. The vehicle was struck on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was constantly in for service for related repairs.”