| Issue ID | 736420 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281671 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/08/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Benz ml 350 - i was sitting at a traffic light and when i attempted to pull off, the vehicle started driving very slow and rough. I pulled to the side of the road; turned off the engine and waited for a few seconds. When i started the vehicle again and attempted to drive away, the vehicle drove properly. When i got home, i called my mercedes dealership and advised them of what happened. I was told that it could have been a "system glitch" and the system just had to "reset" itself. Four days later, i was sitting at a traffic light again and when i attempted to pull off, the vehicle would not move. When i put my foot on the gas, it sounded as if it was in neutral. The vehicle would shift from drive to reverse to neutral, but would not move in any direction. I had my vehicle towed to my dealer. I was then advised that my vehicle needed a new transmission. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E26AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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