I did not like my 2003 ML 350. It was an Insperation edition so it had "upgraded" seats. It had an uncomfortable sitting position and a cheap plastic gas pedal that ruined the driving experience. Felt like I was driving a bus. Gas pedal motion was not smooth and made it imposible to make slight speed changes. I replaced the whole mechanism to no avail. Stock radio was a POS too. constantly auto adjusted the volume.
It is commom for the tranny fluid to leak through the wireing and fry the computer. If the tranny is busted, I would not be surprised if the computer was fried also.
Worst car I have ever owned. Even worse than my 1974 mustang II.
It was a safe car, I have to give it props for that.
I'd buy a lexus if I was in the market for that type car again.