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Old 11-26-2003, 01:21 AM
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Re: Running list of failures during 3 years of ownership

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Originally posted by Q
I used to like our ML 320, but things just keep going wrong.

Left side driver's seat plastic panel broke (217 lb. ass to blame?)
Yes (only 296 lb.)
Battery failed abruptly
Not yet
CD changer errors intermittently (no resolution)
Yes (CD changer replaced by dealer)
Catalytic converter leak
Not yet
Cracked windshield washer resevoir
Yes twice (replaced by dealer)
ABS/ESP lights came on for no apparent reason (no resolution)
Yes
Brake pads last 24k miles
Yes
Tail light bulb burned out prior to 1 year ownership
Not yet
Rear hatch lock failed
Not yet
Driver's window glass rattles in frame when partially down
Yes (fixed by dealer)
Engine stumbled and quit after starting for no apparent reason Not yet
Still waiting for that harmonic balancer to let go.
Not yet
UGH!!
50 ML Problems In 4 Years
1. Brake system defect (pump leak)
2. Wiper motor defect
3. High pitch sound from rear of car (could be fuel pump)
4. Door problems (latch noises)
5. Door problems (maladjusted door)
6. Command center malfunction (dead navigation system)
7. Door lock malfunction (right rear door actuator)
8. Washer reservoir leaking
9. Lamp switch defect (stop lamp)
10. Fuel filter problem
11. Door lock malfunction (gas door actuator)
12. AC problem. (AC fan speed switch knob malfunction)
13. Door lock malfunction (gas door actuator)
14. Trim problem (sunroof seal fell off)
15. Door problem (Rattle from inside left rear door - loose metal washer)
16. Trim problem (3rd brake lamp cover pops off even when re-secured
17. Trim problem (rear inside trim panel defective)
18. Window washer nozzle defective on right side
19. Command center malfunction (dead navigation system)
20. Door lock problem
21. Lamp problem (defective check engine light - right rear 02 sensor)
22. Rotor in rear changed at only 27500 miles
23. Sunroof shade problems
24. Sunroof guide clip missing
25. Sunroof shade problems
26. Trim problem (left outer seat trim cracked)
27. Sun roof frame defect
28. Seatbelt jammed (left rear)
29. Brake system defect (pad wear sensor defect)
30. Defect fuel door lock actuator
31. Rear door latch replacement
32. AC problem (system not cooling properly)
33. Sunroof motor connectors rattling
34. AC problem (blower motor rattle)
35. Drivers window stuck down (bad switch)
36. Command center problem (CD changer error)
37. Window problem (clicking front left window)
38. Door lock problem (rear right/left door actuator defect)
39. Door problem (insulation inside right door damaged due to melting glue)
40. Command center problem (CD changer error)
41. Trim crack (leather on steering wheel cracked)
42. Door problem (rear right/left door actuator defect)
43. AC problems (blower rattle)
44. AC problems (clicking sounds)
45. Trim crack (cracks in duct tape on door)
46. Door problem (rear left door actuator defect)
47. Washer reservoir crack
48. Right window washer nozzle defect
49. Lock problem (front left door actuator defect)
50. Car manuals and registration card taken during service
51. Power steering problem (replacement of clamp for power steering hose due to possible fluid loss at radiator)
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