2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430 Brakes Problems

“While driving at 60 miles per hour on expressway, car suddenly braked on only the left front wheel. Braking was a severe pumping that lasted about 2 seconds. Was able to move off to the side of the road onto an exit ramp without causing an accident. Fortunately traffic was not heavy and cars behind me were able to avoid hitting me as the car bucked and I moved to the side of th road onto an exit ramp. I stopped to see what may have happened. …”

“On friday (09-28-2012 02:35 pm), I was driving and about 30 miles ne of dallas, tx, I was traveling on south bound highway 75. I was in the center lane of a three lane hwy 75 south bound and I had the cruise control set at 65 MPH. All the sudden, my SUV started braking and I saw the speedometer drop from 65 down and I could hear my tires catching as it was braking but I did not know what was going on with my vehicle. I tried the gas pedal twice but no response and I switched on my hazard lights. …”

“On 3 seperate occasions, while driving mercedes benz ML430, at either slow speed or 50+ MPH, brakes automatically stop the car and skid the tires. I have almost been hit by 5 cars at one time because I was unable to move. Today, 8/15/16, while traveling at a speed of 25 MPH, it happened again. Its a very scary situation, especially when you have a baby in your back seat. The chances of getting rear ended or hit by traffic is a huge concern. Why has there not been a recall on this?!?! I have done my research and there have been hundreds upon hundreds of complaints for the same exact thing. …”

“This car has almost wrecked me over 6 times. The brakes would come on and stop the car and you could not go forward until you turned the engine off and restart. This even happened on the interstate once. Each time the bas/esp light would come . The dealer said it was the yaw sensor and would cost around $1,000 to replace. The mercedes dealer acted like they didn't know of other cars locking up while driving but when I searched the internet there were many stories of people experiencing the same near death experience on the interstate. How can mercedes get away with this defect. …”

“I have 2000 ML 430. When I drive my car once a while brakes will engage without the warning, no matter how fast or slow I go. It is a very scarry situation.. The shop I went to replaced the ABS module and the problem went away for about 6 months. After that I have experienced one more hard braking but again everything went to normal . I do take good care of mine old ML 430 and the car is in in excellent condition,, so lack of proper maintenance is not an issue here. No matter what it is, I drive my car with both hands on the steering wheel since. …”