| Issue ID | 1569415 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11217365 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 31/05/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has 129,000 miles. When trying to accelerate from a stop, mostly noticeable when fuel is lower in the tank and/or on an incline, rpm drops to zero, no amount of pressure on gas pedal does anything until the engine speed picks up, usually with a jerk forward. Makes going onto a busy street very unsafe. Have read it may be software related. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIEGELSVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB7DAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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