| Issue ID | 1179504 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713809 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML400 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 12/03/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This new mercedes-benz ml400 has a manual transmission feature that without reason reverts back to automatic within about 10 seconds without any reason. This prevents the driver from being able to control traction in slippery or other difficult conditions, which clearly was our experience. This feature is misrepresented in the owners manual which states as having a manual transmisson control capability and was also sold as such by the dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | SOUTHBOROUGH, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5GB7FAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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