2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Vehicle speed control Problems

“While traveling in the center lane on a major parkway at the posted speed limit, our 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 experienced a complete engine failure. The car would not accelerate; steering was compromised, as was braking. Braking and steering were very difficult, but possible allowing the car to be guided to the shoulder. All four family members were present including our two young sons. After being towed to a local authorized dealer repair shop, 4 days after the incident...the problem was reported as ?engine jumped time? …”

“The vehicle is getting stuck in 7 gear on the freeway and not down-shifting to allow passing. Even when coming to a stop, the car will remain in 7th gear. This is a dangerous condition because the consumer does not know the car is not shifting correctly. Mercedes is aware of valvebody and conductor plate issues with these cars.”

“There is a systemic problem with the mercedes benz 7g tronic 722.9 transmission control module which causes the vehicle's transmission to, without notice, fail to shift out of 2nd gear which creates a serious safety hazard while driving including entering the freeway and attempting to merge into traffic. The issue is well documented on a number of website on the internet which includes support groups including one advocating and soliciting a class action suit in the state of ca. The NHTSA needs to look into this manufacturer's defect so as to prevent serious injury including the loss of life. …”

“- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes 350 m class. The driver was unable to shift the transmission into drive to move forward or into reverse gear. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and hit a cement block and continued to lurch forward several times before she could stop the vehicle. The power steering and brakes were inoperable. The warning light indicator appeared on the vehicle after hitting the cement block. She did not recall which indicator light. The vehicle sustained front end passenger damage. The failure and the current mileage was 10,851. …”

“The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ML350. While shifting into reverse gear the vehicle surged backwards, resulting in a crash. Upon shifting the vehicle into drive, it then surged forward, resulting in another crash. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a serious injury and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a lot where the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000. Updated 3/11/11 updated 07/11/11”